Part 2: Reflecting on Jasmine’s Story: An Expert’s Take on Self-Harm, Suicide and Teen Mental Health 

In this special edition episode, we’ll take a deeper dive into discussing teen mental health, self-harm and suicide, as it relates to the inspiring story of Jasmine Samson, shared in part 1. We sat down with Eric Alcera, M.D., psychiatrist and vice president and chief medical officer at Carrier Clinic to reflect on key clips from her episode, and get Dr. Alcera’s take as a psychiatrist and also a father. Hearing her story for the first time, Dr. Alcera shares advice on how both teens and parents can seek help, resources available, the impact social media has had on teen mental health and how we can better support our loved ones through mental health crises.
Trigger Warning*: The following episode contains discussions about suicide and self-harm. The information shared is one individual’s personal experience and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, medical diagnosis, treatment or care. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental illness or has suicidal thoughts, don't hesitate to reach out for help and dial 988 for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or proceed to your local emergency room.
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