Denver Westword article captures just how far #ManTherapy has come since we launched this wild & hopeful experiment in 2012. We knew men weren’t lacking pain -- or courage -- the resources available simply weren’t reaching them. www.westword.com/arts-culture... #MensMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention

Suicide rates among Colorado men are some of the nation’s highest. 'Man Therapy' takes a different approach to reach them

The team behind Denver’s national  “Man Therapy” campaign launches a new book to reach men who are unlikely to seek traditional mental health support.

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We started writing this book about entrepreneurs and mental health in 2021. Writing weekend with Susan Frew in a beautiful place, enjoying the time together and pouring ourselves into this labor of love. We finally landed on a cover we are absolutely psyched about! Stay tuned…

There’s something deeply special about doing this work alongside someone who shares your passion for #suicideprevention and who also happens to be an absolutely wicked fun travel companion. Grateful for this week at the AAS Annual Conference 2026 in St. Louis w my dear friend Sarah Gaer. #aas2026

It's hard to put into words how deeply meaningful it is to be a keynote speaker at the American Association of Suicidology's (AAS) 59th Annual Conference. After my brother died by suicide, I stumbled into AAS searching for answers, a lifeline in my profound grief. #WorkplaceSuicidePrevention

Join Dr @sspencerthomas.bsky.social and Francisco Valenzuela as they unpack how isolation, long rotations, fatigue, and workplace culture increase suicide risk, and how lived-experience leadership can redesign systems to protect lives and strengthen culture. Listen: bit.ly/4tevjZP

Someone in America dies by suicide every 11 minutes. Some experts, like @sspencerthomas.bsky.social, say treating mental illness isn’t enough. We must fix the “broken things in our communities." First piece in my series on suicide prevention for @kffhealthnews.org kffhealthnews.org/mental-healt...

Saving Lives by Changing Lives: The Next Frontier in Suicide Prevention - KFF Health News

Someone in America dies by suicide every 11 minutes. It’s a tragic and entrenched problem. A new approach to prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies th...

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United Suicide Survivors is excited to announce that we are seeking a seasoned, passionate nonprofit leader to join our team as US's first Executive Director. Complete position details can be found at tinyurl.com/USExecutiveD... info@unitesurvivors.org (ATTN: Hiring Committee) by April 10th, 2026.

The biggest snowstorm of the year tried to slow us down… but this community had other plans. Through icy roads and blowing snow, leaders from across Colorado still gathered to celebrate something powerful: 18 months of dedication to building healthier, more compassionate workplaces.

Grateful for Josh Rizzo’s timely #MLKDay reflection. Dr. King reminded us that everyone can be great because everyone can serve. That’s the spirit of the Construction #MentalHealth & Wellbeing Conference. Join us 2/23-2/26 constructionmentalhealth.org #MLKDay #constructionmentalhealth

When a client tells you they’re suicidal, your training, confidence, and nervous system are all tested -- at once. This PESI training is usually $249.99 -- and for the first time, it’s FREE. 2.11 -- Live + 14-day recording access included CEs available MORE: my.pesi.partners/747X36K/2RKG...

We’re proud to sponsor scholarships for people with lived experience to attend the #ConstructionMentalHealth & Wellbeing Conference. *Learn more about sponsorship opportunities: static1.squarespace.com/static/65ae8... *Conference details: constructionmentalhealth.org

Hot off the presses! So honored to be part of this global conversation with our international colleagues through the International Association for Suicide Prevention on work-related suicide in times of crisis. @iaspinfo.bsky.social #WorkplaceSuicidePrevention econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/epdf/10....

When a suicide happens, the clock starts ticking, whether leaders are ready or not. Listen to why the first 48 hours matter. PODCAST with Dr. John Gaal www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/84 #HeadspaceForTheWorkplace #SuicidePostvention #LeadershipInCrisis #PsychologicalSafety #MentalHealthAtWork

If you carry lived experience with suicide, addiction, or mental health challenges and feel a pull to share your story in a way that reduces stigma, builds hope, and protects both you and your audience, this retreat is for you. www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual... @jbsinger.bsky.social

A year in review feels like a good moment to pause. Some honest personal reflections on burnout, aging, and what it really takes to keep prioritizing mental health when you’re surrounded by suffering. Grateful. Humbled. Still hopeful. www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illumin...

A Year in Review: Mental Health, Healing, and Hope — Dr. Sally

In this special year-in-review episode, I reflect on a year of global travel, impact, and learning across workplace mental health, suicide prevention, clinical training, and lived-experience storytell...

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“Leave the industry better than you found it.” That means building systems that allow people to rest, not just endure. PODCAST: www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/82 #HeadspaceForTheWorkplace #Leadership #Recovery #Burnout

“When you take PTO, take PTO.” Science agrees. Mental detachment (not location) is what restores health. LISTEN HERE: www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/82 #HeadspaceForTheWorkplace #PTO #Burnout @jbsinger.bsky.social @thementalelf.bsky.social

It’s Dec 24 -- and many of us are heading into PTO. Science reminder: Vacation helps only if you mentally detach. Thinking about work = stress, not rest. New episode with Daniel Oates: www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/82 #HeadspaceForTheWorkplace #PTO #MentalHealth @jbsinger.bsky.social

“How many deaths are we calling mental health problems when brain injury may also be part of the story?” ~Dr. John Gaal PODCAST: www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illumin... John lost his son to suicide at 24. Later, he learned that his son’s brain showed signs consistent with CTE.

We tell athletes to “shake it off,” “tough it out,” and “get back in the game.” In this episode of #HopeIlluminated, I sat down w Dr. John Gaal, whose son died by suicide @ 24. After his death John learn that his son’s brain showed hallmark signs of #CTE. www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illumin...

Join Dr Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social, and guest Dr Colleen Saringer as they explore how job strain impacts families and contributes to work-related suicide risk in the latest episode hosted by the IASP Suicide and the Workplace Special Interest Group. Listen: bit.ly/4iQ63o2

When Work Stress Comes Home: Understanding the Spillover Effect in Work-Related Suicide with Dr. Colleen Saringer NEW PODCAST EPISODE: www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/80 In partnership with @iaspinfo.bsky.social #HeadspaceForTheWorkplace #WorkRelatedSuicide @jbsinger.bsky.social

Carson, today marks 21 years without you here. My brother, my angel, my friend, I miss you and love you, always. The long tail of suicide grief is real. Your death is fully woven into the story of my life. And yet some days, the hole your absence leaves is deeper. Today, I feel that hole.

Here’s the truth: if people don’t feel physically and psychologically safe, nothing else lands — not engagement, trust, or performance. Take a listen: www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/79 #HeadspaceForTheWorkplace #MentalHealthSafety #ConstructionWorkingMinds

Too often, workplaces wait until something goes wrong to respond. But what if instead, we got really good at catching what goes right? www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/79 #HeadspaceForTheWorkplace #MentalHealthSafety #ConstructionWorkingMinds

NEW podcast episode, featuring a conversation w/ longtime safety-culture thought-leader Bill Sims. We bridge physical safety & mental health to show how safety culture can be a powerful foundation for resilience. www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/79 #HeadspaceForTheWorkplace #MentalHealthSafety

Construction #MentalHealth Award nominations close December 3rd! We’re accepting nominations for: 🔹 Visionary Organizations (Large, Mid-Size, Local) 🔹 Cutting-Edge Researchers & Applied Science Teams 🔹 Journalists & Media Outlets Elevating Mental Health Stories form.jotform.com/252824048013...

So many children impacted by suicide are searching for ways to express what they cannot yet explain. Ryan’s work reminds us that creativity helps us travel through grief w/o feeling alone or unseen www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illumin... #HopeIlluminated #SurvivorDay #SurvivorsOfSuicideLossDay

The International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is November 22 -- a day when people around the world gather to remember, share stories, and honor those we’ve lost. afsp.org/internationa... Podcast on how to help kids: www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illumin... #SurvivorDay #ISOSL #SuicideGrief

Bittersweet week in Dallas. After 5 yrs working with the UA, we passed the torch on a #mentalhealth initiative for 400,000 members across the US/Canada. We trained UA members to lead this work and make it their own w powerful stories & lived expertise. They’re ready & will keep making it better.