Surfacing - The Meaning in the Story

Handshake of Hope with Ira and David Minot

July 28, 2021 The Mental Health Association of Westchester Season 2 Episode 20
Surfacing - The Meaning in the Story
Handshake of Hope with Ira and David Minot
Show Notes

We are so excited to have Ira and David Minot join the podcast today. Ira is the founder of Mental Health News Education and the publisher of Behavioral Health News. David, who is Ira’s son, is the Executive Director of Mental Health News Education and the publisher of Autism Spectrum News. Ira will talk about his own person struggles with mental health in his 30s, as David shares from his perspective how he experienced this time as a child. Their story offers hope about recovery, resilience and reconciliation. This story contains discussion around suicide. We are linking resources below as well as links to where you can read more about Ira’s story and find both Behavioral Health and Autism Spectrum News articles mentioned in the episode.


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Behavioral Health News: https://behavioralhealthnews.org/

Autism Spectrum News: https://autismspectrumnews.org/

Ira’s Story: https://behavioralhealthnews.org/from-the-publisher-a-personal-journey-from-a-survivor-of-suicide-from-the-depths-of-despair-to-a-mission-of-advocacy/

Handshake of Hope Story: https://behavioralhealthnews.org/from-the-publishers-desk-the-handshake-of-hope/

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