
Ep. 18: Suicide & The Olympics
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Teen suicides are on the rise, but do you know the warning signs?
Chris and Karlie discuss signs to watch for and strategies for helping prevent someone from taking their life. Also in this episode, are you familiar with the teen olympians competing in the 2020 Olympics? Get the rundown on an impressive group of teenagers to inspire and impress.
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- Podcast Episodes on Suicide
Suicide (Part 2) with Lezlie Culver Episode
Suicide (Part 1) with Dr. Becky Taylor Episode
The Unexpected Loss by Suicide wit Vanita Halliburton Episode
13 Reasons Why & Intervention
13 Reasons Why & Recovery
13 Reasons Why & Relationships - Suicide Links
UC Davis: Even before COVID-19 pandemic, youth suicide already at record high
CDC: State Suicide Rates Among Adolescents and Young Adults Aged 10–24: United States, 2000–2018
Jordan Harris Foundation: QPR Training
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or text CONNECT to 741741 - Teen Olympians
fox13news.com: From Tampa to Tokyo Hillsborough High Teen Becomes Youngest Runner to Make Team USA in Decades
USAtoday.com: Erriyon Knighton USA Olympics Broke Usain Bolts Record
sportingnews.com: USA Olympic Gymnastics Team 2021 Women Roster Simone Biles
teamusa.org: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: Meet Team USA Surfing
ksdk.com : Tyler Downs Diving St. Louis Olympic Journey
USAtoday.com: Anastasija Zolotic Wins Olympic Gold Making History at Tokyo Olympics
today.com: Meet 11 US Teen Swimmers Who Will Compete in the Tokyo Olympics - John Mayer TikTok
- Amazon: Buy Crucial Conversations
- Luke Cabrera: luke.cabrera@thehills.org

Karlie Duke
Communications Director

Chris Robey
Former CEO
Chris Robey | Former CEO
Chris has spent most of his career empowering teenagers from all backgrounds. As the former leader of Teen Life, he is passionate about helping students make good choices while also giving adults the tools they need to communicate more effectively with teens. Chris is a graduate of Midwestern State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University.
Karlie Duke | Director of Communications
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.