In this powerful episode of The Global Impact Podcast, host Ali Mehdaoui sits down with Dr. Andrea V. Givens of Global Impact Wellness for a candid conversation about suicide prevention, healing, and hope. Drawing from lived experience and frontline clinical insight, they unpack why youth and young adults are at increased risk, how social pressure and money stress compound mental health struggles, and what families, schools, churches, and communities can do—today—to save lives.

What we cover:

• Why open conversations reduce stigma and create solutions

• Hidden warning signs (withdrawal, sudden calm, “it doesn’t matter if I’m here”)

• The youth crisis: social media, academic pressure, identity struggles, post-pandemic isolation

• Practical, low-cost ways to regulate stress between therapy sessions (sunlight/Vitamin D, mindful walks, music playlists, journaling, paint-by-numbers)

• The power of belief, community, and consistent support—how to ask “How are you really?” and listen well

• How Global Impact Wellness bridges clinical care and community: therapy (virtual & in-person), workshops, support groups, youth coaching, and positive outings

If you or someone you love needs help:

• Call or text 988 (24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — confidential)

• Veterans: Dial 988, then Press 1

• Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741-741

Get care you can trust:
Book a confidential consult at GlobalImpactWellness.com for therapy sessions, coaching, and community support. Your life matters. Asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s courage.

CTA: Share this episode with someone who needs to hear “you are not alone,” and visit GlobalImpactWellness.com to start your healing journey.