Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth. Talking about suicide is the first step towards preventing it.
Through the lens of lived experience, KnowResolve founder Dennis Liegghio shares the story of losing his father to suicide as a teen, discovering songwriting as a way to cope with the grief, and finding hope and healing along the way. He openly discusses his own struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts, and the coping strategies that helped him. Participants will learn about warning signs, risk factors, and protective factors for suicide, strategies for coping with distress, available resources, facts and myths about suicide and that it’s okay (and necessary) to ask for help
“Dennis' story and music reached so many students. We are so thankful that he is willing to share his story to help others who are struggling with mental health and suicidal thoughts.” - Maura Ahlborn, Counselor, Eisenhower High School