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Welcome to In the Wake with Whytli! I am a certified life coach and a mental health advocate. I am also a survivor of sexual and mental abuse. The phrase 'in the wake' means the ‘result of something occurring’ and I originally started this podcast as a result of my story and everything I have overcome. I continuously choose to rise up from the trenches and speak up about these various taboo and stigmatized topics. I choose empowerment, growth, and empathy. As I continue on my healing and self growth journey, I will use my voice to share my truth and insights along with amplifying the voices and stories of others. I interview guests whose messages have resonated with and inspired me. Tune in for weekly episodes on all things mental health, survivorship, and self help!!

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Suicide Prevention and Awareness with Dr. Uchenna Umeh

January 13, 2021 • Whytli Rogers • Episode 78

*TRIGGER WARNING*

This is a heavier episode as graphic details and scenarios of suicide are shared. If you are suffering or recovering from a mood or mental disorder and/or suicide ideation, please listen with caution, listen with a trusted friend, or choose to skip this episode. The last thing I would want is for hearing these things discussed in this episode to set you back in your healing journey or trigger negative thoughts or feelings. Also, if you are a bit more sensitive or an empath, you also may want to listen with caution. Please practice self care, reach out to a trusted loved one or professional and/or CALL the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 or TEXT the Crisis Text Line at 741741.

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Dr. Uchenna Umeh graduated from medical school in Nigeria in 1991. She relocated to the United States in 1994 for her pediatric residency at Howard University hospital. In 1999, she moved to South Carolina with her young family to open her own private practice where she worked until she sold it and joined the United States Air Force in 2012 as a lieutenant colonel and commander.

She is currently a global speaker on youth suicide prevention, 3-time bestselling author, and mother of three. She is the CEO of Teen Alive, and Dr. Lulu’s Youth Health Center, both dedicated to at-risk youth and youth suicide prevention.

Her public speaking career followed a suicide attempt by a 7-yr-old patient and suicides of colleagues and a patient. Ever since, she has dedicated her life’s work to ending youth suicide.

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In this episode, Dr. Uchenna shares her passion and understanding of youth suicide prevention and awareness. She takes us through multiple scenarios and real life situations. While doing so, she points out warning signs and things to look out for along with a message of hope to both parents and those who may be experiencing suicidal ideation.

During our conversation, Dr. Uchenna covers the following:

Her story getting into this work
ACEs - Averse Childhood Experiences
Looking at suicide from a trauma standpoint vs. a mental illness standpoint
Warning signs or red flags of suicidal ideation
Suicide prevention and awareness
A message of hope

Tune in to hear more from the doctor herself!!

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Connect with Dr. Uchenna and her work:

Facebook: Ask Doctor Lulu
Instagram: @askdoctorlulu
Website:
- teenalive.com
- youthhealthcenter.com
Podcast: Suicide Pages with Dr. Lulu
TEDx Talk: Trauma in Children: What You Can Do to Help

End The Stigma - the teen mental health foundation that I'm a co-founder of:

endthestigma.org

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- @whytli
- @inthewakewithwhytli
LinkedIn: Whytli Rogers
Website: whytli.com
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