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	Podcast:		Giving Voice to Depression
	Episode:		Suicide Prevention in Schools: How a Teacher Noticing Saved a Life
	Category:		Health
	Duration:		00:25:04
	Publish Date:		2025-06-17 08:00:00
	Description:		One caring adult can make the difference between life and death. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Chloe shares how her teacher noticed warning signs of her depression and suicidal thoughts — and stepped in to have a direct, lifesaving conversation. Her story is a powerful reminder that teachers, coaches, and mentors play a critical role in suicide prevention. By noticing changes in behavior, asking hard questions, and showing compassion, educators can literally save lives. This is not just Chloe’s story — it’s a call to action for all of us to notice, care, and step in. Primary Topics Covered: Chloe’s early struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts How masking and “joking” hid her true pain The panic attack that exposed her struggles The pivotal role of her PE teacher in noticing signs and stepping in Why asking directly about suicide saves lives The harm of stigma and unhelpful hospital responses Recovery, hope, and finding color again after depression How Chloe now coaches student athletes with mental health in mind The “healing circle” of giving back what was once given to her Practical suicide prevention steps anyone can take Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 02:01 – “The Boy and the Starfish” story and why one action matters 02:22 – Meet Chloe: six years suicide attempt free 03:20 – Depression starting at age 11 and masking pain 04:21 – Panic attack at age 16 exposes struggles 05:20 – A teacher steps in and notices 06:27 – Believing pain would never end 07:01 – Suicide attempt and unhelpful hospital response 08:33 – Hope returns: seeing the world in color again 09:29 – Second crisis moment: teacher’s direct intervention 10:33 – How one conversation saved her life 11:18 – Asking directly about suicide: why it matters 13:02 – Recognizing others’ silent struggles 14:00 – Walking 220 miles for mental health awareness 14:32 – Moving to the U.S. on a soccer scholarship 15:45 – Becoming a coach: giving back to student athletes 17:24 – Closing reflections: the circle of hope and healing 20:49 – The responsibility of teachers, coaches, and mentors 22:08 – How peers also play a role in noticing warning signs 24:03 – Closing gratitude to educators, mentors, and youth supporters https://recovery.com/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/ X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepression Terry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/
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