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Surviving Loss

In this 3-part conversation, “Surviving Loss,” loss survivors Katie Hardy, Amelia Lehto, Shirlee Zane and Jean, John and Shauna Toh consider the seemingly interminable questions that arise from the suicide of a loved one.

By |2018-06-19T15:02:59-07:00June 20th, 2018|Voices|Comments Off on Surviving Loss

Unmasking

In this 3-part conversation “Unmasking,” attempt survivors Kelechi Ubozoh, Leah Harris and Iden Campbell and psychologist Dr. April Foreman discuss the power of taking off the mask and ending the silence surrounding suicide - opening a much-needed conversation that could save lives.

By |2018-05-30T07:20:12-07:00May 30th, 2018|Voices|1 Comment

Directing Change Awards

More than 1,000 guests attended the red-carpet awards ceremony and top films screening in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 22nd to celebrate the achievement of young filmmakers across the state. Lisa was honored to receive a Directing Change award for Outstanding Film with Messaging around Suicide Prevention. Lisa was also thrilled to hand out [...]

By |2018-05-29T13:28:20-07:00May 29th, 2018|Latest News|Comments Off on Directing Change Awards

Stanislaus County Community Screenings

We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the Stanislaus County Suicide Prevention Advisory Board for all their efforts in presenting four free community screenings of The S Word in downtown Modesto, Ceres, Patterson and West Modesto. Every screening featured Spanish subtitles and the Q & A panel discussion with Lisa in Ceres [...]

By |2018-05-21T15:50:38-07:00May 21st, 2018|Latest News|Comments Off on Stanislaus County Community Screenings

Wyoming Governor’s Conference

Lisa had the honor of presenting The S Word at the the Third Annual Governor’s Conference in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Q & A afterward reflected an engaged and deeply thoughtful audience reaction. Thank you Richard Barrett for inviting us and for the warm reception. And, as you can see, Lisa got to meet the governor. [...]

By |2018-05-15T09:54:56-07:00May 15th, 2018|Latest News|Comments Off on Wyoming Governor’s Conference

Self Care

In this 3-part conversation, “Self Care,” attempt survivor and mental health advocate Leah Harris, loss survivor and mental health advocate Mariette Hartley and artist David Best share their stories of self care and connecting with others and how those simple things can save lives and revive the human spirit.

By |2018-06-04T15:07:17-07:00May 10th, 2018|Voices|Comments Off on Self Care

Detroit Free Press Feature on The S Word

In advance of our two screenings at the FREEP Film Festival, Ellen Piligian, wrote a wonderful article about Lisa and The S Word for The Detroit Free Press: Lisa Klein knows the silence of suicide all too well. “The S Word,” her documentary screening Saturday and Sunday at Freep Film Festival, examines suicide through stories [...]

By |2018-04-17T11:01:16-07:00April 17th, 2018|Latest News|Comments Off on Detroit Free Press Feature on The S Word

Cleveland Events

In early April THE S WORD took part in the Cleveland International Film Festival. In addition to the usual post-screening Q & A sessions, Lisa participated in a flurry of activities,  including an appearance on “Mental Illness and Friends,” a live comedy talk show. Lisa was interviewed by host Deena Nyer Mendlowitz, who infuses the [...]

By |2018-04-11T12:42:48-07:00April 11th, 2018|Latest News|Comments Off on Cleveland Events

Hope

In this 3-part conversation, “Hope,” attempt survivor and suicide prevention advocate Eduardo Vega, attempt survivor and speaker Craig Miller, and psychologist Dr. Bill Schmitz talk about how essential hope is in the battle against suicide and suicidal ideation.

By |2018-06-04T15:10:41-07:00April 11th, 2018|Voices|Comments Off on Hope
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