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Susan Crooks on Suicide Prevention and Removing the Stigma of Mental Health (TRIGGER WARNING - This podcast contains information about suicide which may be upsetting to some people.)

1h 8m · Teachers Aligned · 27 Mar 19:42

TRIGGER WARNING - This podcast contains information about suicide which may be upsetting to some people.

Susan Crooks is an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience. She holds a M.Ed. from Clemson University and is a certified trainer and ambassador for The Foundation for Critical Thinking. Ms. Crooks and her son, Walt, worked at the same school for almost 10 years. They have presented their unique theory on the pairing of mindfulness and critical thinking at conferences across the United States. The loss of Walt due to anxiety and depression led Susan to establish Walt’s Waltz.

A driven mother and educator, Susan strives to open conversations and change prevailing perspectives on Mental Health.

Susan's Recommendations

  • Suicide Life Line: 1-800-273-8255
  • waltswaltz.com
  • PsychU
  • Read This Till You Believe It — A book to offer encouragement and support. By M.H. Clark
  • Walt's Waltz Song
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