How to start a conversation about suicide

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

This talk shares how one man turned the tragic suicide of a fellow tradesman into action by founding HALT, a community-driven initiative supporting tradies' mental health. It highlights the importance of open conversations, local support, and reducing stigma to prevent suicide and save lives.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:12:16

Questions

1. What personal tragedy inspired the speaker to take action on mental health in the tradie community?

The suicide of Pete, a fellow tradie A workplace accident His own suicide attempt The loss of his father

2. According to the speaker, what crucial skill must people develop to support mental health conversations?

Debating Negotiating Public speaking Listening without judgment

3. What sobering statistic did the speaker share about global suicides?

One every 10 minutes One every 5 minutes One every 40 seconds One every second

4. What was the chosen venue for the first HALT awareness-raising event?

Town hall Community health center Football club Hardware store timber yard

5. What slogan did HALT use to attract tradies to their events?

Work Safe, Live Well Tradies Together Save Your Bacon Build Strong Minds

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