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Two years after Kevin Hines was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (19 years of age), he attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. The fall would break his body, but not his spirit.
During our conversation, we focus on the last few years of his journey, traveling to high school auditoriums, military bases, health care facilities, and national news outlets to share his story and advocate for improved mental health programs. I ask Kevin what he thinks the media, government officials, and health care professionals can do to help prevent suicides.
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Episode Links
- Kevin Hines Website
- Kevin Hines Instagram
- I Jumped Off The Golden Gate Bridge
- Suicide: The Ripple Effect Documentary
- Cracked, Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt on Amazon
- Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life
The Carleena Show Podcast, Ordinary People Share Their Hero’s Journey, Hosted and Produced by Carleena Angwin, Editing and Graphic Design by http://stevenllorca.com/, Connect with Kevin Hines http://www.kevinhinesstory.com/
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK [8255]) is a United States-based suicide prevention network of 161 crisis centers that provides a 24/7, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.