A Lived Experience Story About What Makes a Difference
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In this brief video, Diana Cortez Yañez, a suicide attempt survivor and lived experience consultant, shares her experience of what hospital care was helpful—and what was not—after her suicide attempts.
Watch this video to find out what you can learn by talking with attempt survivors. Consider ways that you and your organization can implement these suggestions and improve the way you provide care for people who have attempted suicide.
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