The “S” Word Documentary and Panel Discussion

Nov 13, 2018 | Blog

DATE:  Monday, November 26th, 2018, 5:30 – 8:30 pm

LOCATION:  Atrium, STAR Health Sciences Complex, 540 S. College Ave. Newark.  FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE

ALL ARE WELCOME.  This event is for students, faculty, staff and community members. Sensitive content and discussion may not be appropriate for a younger audience.

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The most dangerous word is…SILENCE. Speaking the word suicide is not the problem.  It is the silence that surrounds it. THE S WORD documentary tackles one of the most unfathomable issues of our time by telling the stories of suicide attempt survivors, along with the families and loved ones of those who have died by suicide – who are left behind to suffer the anguish, guilt, and confusion of death by suicide, the 10th leading cause of death in America.  Join us for a film screening and panel discussion to explore the shame and confusion of suicide contrasted with an emerging era of activism, recovery and hope. 

This event is hosted by the UD Partnership for Healthy Communities and Office of the Lt Governor with sponsorship provided by Nemours and NAMI Delaware.  In addition to our distinguished hosts, a group of expert panelists will offer their unique perspectives on this important topic. Panelists include:

  • Anne Slease, M.Ed., Director of Advocacy and Education, National Alliance on Mental Illness in Delaware (NAMI Delaware)
  • Wesley Ingram, Young Adult & LGBTQ+ Engagement Coordinator, National Alliance on Mental Illness in Delaware (NAMI Delaware)
  • Cami Winkelspecht, PhD, Director of Child Clinical Services for Behavioral Health, Nemours/AI duPont Hospital for Children
  • Sarah Stowens, MA, DE Chapter Leader of Moms Demand Action and Professor of Sociology, Wilmington University
  • Sharon Merriman-Nai, MC, Associate Scientist, Center for Drug and Health Studies, University of Delaware

Agenda

5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Registration/Reception with light refreshments

                                   Welcome from Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Screening

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Panel Discussion facilitated by Rita Landgraf

8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Networking/Resources

Campus and community-based resources will be provided.

Thank you to our sponsors!