Darren Anderson - Suicide: Breaking the Silence & Ending the Stigma

💬 Show Notes

In this profoundly moving episode of Rising Strong: Mental Health & Resilience, we sit down with Darren Anderson, who has turned a personal tragedy into a beacon of hope for many. After the heart-wrenching loss of his brother Mark to suicide, Darren and his family founded Love My Mind, a non-profit initiative that seeks to challenge the stigmas of mental health and foster open, healing conversations. Darren opens up about Mark's life, their bond, and his brother's silent battles with depression and alcohol addiction. He shares the raw and emotional journey of intervention, loss, and the determination to make a change in how society addresses mental health issues, especially among men. With the support of the community and even a significant donation from Kevin O'Leary, Love My Mind is making strides in mental health awareness and support. Darren's story is one of resilience, the power of storytelling, and the belief that saving one life at a time can lead to monumental change. Join us as we explore the importance of vulnerability, community, and the courage to share our stories, all while honoring the legacy of a loved one lost too soon.

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Connect with Love My Mind and Darren:

- Website: https://lovemymind.ca

- Instagram: @lovemymindyxe

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Stay connected with Rising Strong:

- Instagram: @risingstrongpodcast

-  Lisa@LisaKBoehm.com

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📋 Episode Chapters

 

(00:00) On this podcast, we talk about coping and managing our mental health

(01:24) Tell us a bit more about your brother Mark. Mark was nine years older than me

(03:52) Mark was struggling with alcohol addiction after losing his father to Alzheimer's

(15:34) Rising strong listeners, we'd love your support with this podcast

(17:48) Darren McNair started love, my mind to raise awareness about suicide

(26:09) What a beautiful way to honor your brother

(27:00) Do you think things are changing a little bit awareness wise with mental health

(31:53) Lisa says nine out of ten people reached out to her through support website

(34:47) What is your definition of resilience and how do you think you've become more resilient

(38:36) Darren, you have an online store and an Instagram account

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