A trip to the barbershop can lead to a lot more than a fresh cut. It's also an opportunity to connect, engage with your community and be heard. After 30 years behind the chair, Jimmy Evans recognized the unique opportunity he and his fellow barbers had to help those struggling in silence. So he created the Barbershop Therapy Foundation, an organization that trains barbers in marginalized communities to advocate for mental health, connect clients with essential resources, and destigmatize mental illness. In this episode, he shares his story, what he's learned, and his vision for what barbershops can become.

To learn more about the Barbershop Therapy Foundation, visit https://barbershop-therapy.org

To learn more about AFSP, visit afsp.org

The podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the interviewees and do not reflect the positions or opinions of the producers or any affiliated organizations.

The podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the interviewees and do not reflect the positions or opinions of the producers or any affiliated organizations.

In this special episode, we celebrate the work of two exceptional researchers being honored at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s 2026 Research Awards Dinner:

Dr. Jane Pearson, Special Advisor to the Director for Suicide Research at the National Institute of Mental Health and the recipient of the 2026 AFSP Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Holly Wilcox, Professor, Department of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the recipient of the 2026 AFSP Annual Research Award

Together with host Dr. Jill, they look back at decades of suicide prevention research, including work on research ethics, youth suicide, and the role of firearms. They also reflect on the legacy of the 2001 U.S. National Strategy for Suicide Prevention — which turns 25 this year — and how it compares to the 2024 update.

2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK604165

To learn more about AFSP, visit afsp.org

The podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the interviewees and do not reflect the positions or opinions of the producers or any affiliated organizations.

The LGBTQ+ community isn’t a monolith. It includes people from different generations, genders, races, classes, and experiences, each with their own relationship to mental health care. In this episode, host Vic Armstrong brings together three advocates from different organizations on the front lines of LGBTQ+ mental health to examine what the community needs most right now.

Dr. Ronita Nath is Vice President of Research at The Trevor Project, a leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit for LGBTQ+ young people.

Ernesto Finales is Director of Care Management at SAGE USA, an organization providing advocacy, support, and resources for LGBTQ+ elders.

Kai Alvia Horton is Executive Director of Trans Lifeline, a trans-run nonprofit offering peer support, crisis hotline services, and resources for trans people.

Together, they explore what younger and older generations can learn from each other, how research and advocacy intersect, and why keeping our shared humanity at the center of this work matters now more than ever.

To learn more about The Trevor Project, visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org

To learn more about Trans Lifeline visit https://translifeline.org

To learn more about SAGE USA visit http://sageusa.org

To learn more about AFSP, visit afsp.org

The podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the interviewees and do not reflect the positions or opinions of the producers or any affiliated organizations.