(Ep 279) Making The Promise 2 Live with Brandy Vega

Jun 1, 2023

As the world becomes more connected through social media and technology, the rates of suicide and mental health issues are increasing at an alarming rate. But the stigma surrounding these topics often prevents people from seeking help.  Brandy Vega, a film producer, and entrepreneur, talks about her personal experience with suicide and her non-profit organization, Promise2Live.org, which aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. Brandy shares her story of almost losing her daughter to suicide and emphasizes the importance of ending the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. 

Brandy emphasizes the need to start conversations about suicide and mental health, especially with young people who are most at risk. The need to take action is more important now than ever. Learn how to make a difference in your communities by spreading awareness and seeking help if needed.

Learn More About Promise2Live: https://promise2live.org/

Important Links:

• Trust for America's Health: https://www.tfah.org/ 
• CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/ 
• Primary Children's: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/primary-childrens-hospital/
• Nobody Dies Alone: https://www.nobodydiesalone.org/