Episode 26: 🌵 Arizona Unscripted - An unscripted discussion about grief and hope with Teri Geier.

<p>🌵 ARIZONA UNSCRIPTED — UNDERSTANDING SUICIDE, GRIEF &amp; PREVENTION</p><p></p><p>Welcome to 🌵 Arizona Unscripted — the show all about Arizona: the people, the places, the food, the fun, and the stories that make the Grand Canyon State unlike anywhere else.</p><p></p><p>In this important episode, host Bart is joined by co-hosts Kathryn and Jim for a candid conversation about suicide, grief, prevention, and the mental health resources available in our communities.</p><p></p><p>Their guest is Teri Geier, a licensed clinical social worker with decades of experience working with children, adults, veterans, people struggling with addiction, hospice patients, and families affected by suicide.</p><p>Following recent tragedies that deeply affected the Lake Havasu City community, Teri helps the Arizona Unscripted team explore a difficult subject that too often remains unspoken.</p><p></p><p>The conversation explores:</p><p>• How grieving after a suicide can differ from other forms of grief</p><p>• Warning signs that someone may be struggling</p><p>• Depression, exhaustion, isolation, and major life transitions</p><p>• Why it's important to ask someone directly if they are thinking about suicide</p><p>• The guilt and unanswered questions often experienced by family members and friends</p><p>• Suicide among children, adults, veterans, and older Americans</p><p>• Gaps in emergency and mental health services</p><p>• Why communities, hospitals, mental health professionals, law enforcement, and other organizations need to work together</p><p></p><p>Teri emphasizes one particularly important message: we shouldn't be afraid to talk about suicide. Asking someone directly about what they're experiencing can open the door to a conversation when they may desperately need someone to listen.</p><p></p><p>The discussion also examines what happens after a suicide and why families, friends, coworkers, and entire communities need support rather than silence, shame, or stigma.</p><p></p><p>It's a serious but important Arizona Unscripted conversation about recognizing when someone may be struggling, supporting those left behind, and finding better ways for Arizona communities to respond.</p><p></p><p>If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or suicide crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline.</p><p></p><p>🌵 Arizona Unscripted — exploring Arizona one conversation at a time.</p>