Title : You can save a life: Real conversations, real solutions for suicide prevention
Abstract:
Professionals working in addiction and behavioral health navigate a landscape filled with persistent stigma, risk of relapse, and the intricate realities of co-occurring mental health challenges. Frank King—former Tonight Show writer, suicide prevention thought leader, and person with lived experience—believes lasting change begins with authentic, courageous conversation. In this engaging and actionable keynote, Frank masterfully combines powerful storytelling, relatable humor, and evidence-informed strategies to help audiences reframe recovery, break through barriers to engagement, and walk away with immediately usable tools. This session bridges clinical expertise and everyday practice, showing that hope, healing, and laughter can—and must—coexist in the journey toward wellness.
