In this conversation, David Covington, John Draper, and Brian Mishara discuss older research in suicide prevention and the lack of significant discoveries in recent years. The conversation touches on the role of crisis hotlines and the value of volunteers in providing compassionate care. The need for crisis care-specific training and career pathways in the field is emphasized.
About Our Guest:
Brian Mishara is the director and founder of the Centre for Research and Intervention on Suicide, Ethical Issues and End-of Life Practices (CRISE), and Psychology Professor at the Universit� du Qu�bec � Montr�al. He was formerly president of the Canadian and International Associations for Suicide Prevention.