Stories written by Ali Walker
Two Paths, One Mission: How Shared Experiences Inspired a New Suicide Prevention Education Program for Medical Professionals
At a time when access to mental health care remains a challenge for many patients, educating providers on how to recognize and treat the signs of suicide risk is critical. Our data encourages us that resources like this program can meaningfully broaden the safety net for struggling patients.
Something Bigger Than Myself: Reflections on Suicide Prevention and National Volunteer Week
Volunteering with AFSP for the past 15 years has rebuilt my sense of self-efficacy and restored my hope for the future.
To Help Others Cope with Suicide Loss, I First Had to Forgive Myself
A few years after college, I moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue a career as a physician assistant. To stay involved in suicide prevention, I began volunteering with AFSP’s National Capital Area Chapter. A year later, I joined the chapter board and in 2018 became its chair.