Barriers to Suicide
Clip: Season 3 Episode 37 | 9m 47s
A man who jumped off the Newport Bridge and lived is now a leading advocate for change.
There may be new hope for people experiencing a mental health crisis — one person who understands. After surviving a jump off of the top of the Newport Bridge, a man is now the voice for the construction of suicide barriers on Rhode Island's four major bridges. And Rhode Island’s senior senator helps pass a national lifeline. See how it's working and find out more about what’s being done.
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Barriers to Suicide
Clip: Season 3 Episode 37 | 9m 47s
There may be new hope for people experiencing a mental health crisis — one person who understands. After surviving a jump off of the top of the Newport Bridge, a man is now the voice for the construction of suicide barriers on Rhode Island's four major bridges. And Rhode Island’s senior senator helps pass a national lifeline. See how it's working and find out more about what’s being done.
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