A weekly public affairs show about McKeesport and the Mon Valley, produced in cooperation with WEDO (810) and WZUM (1550).
04-17-2020
Topic: Suicide causes and prevention
Guest: Tony Rivera, suicide prevention case manager at the VA Pittsburgh Medical Center
How Topic Discussed: What are some common misconceptions about suicide? Why has it become a leading cause of death among younger people? How are veterans at special risk? What special techniques are used to help veterans cope with PTSD and other conditions that can lead to suicide? What should friends and family members do if they know someone who may be suicidal?
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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 27.05MB - Duration: 29:33 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
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