Music:

"Dirty Gertie" by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Summary

In this episode, Neal Tricarico shares his profound journey through grief, mental health challenges, and the power of community and spirituality in transforming pain into purpose. Discover insights on supporting neurodiverse youth, the importance of awareness, and building authentic connections.

Resources & Links:

• Martin Short Interview on CBS Sunday Morning
• Martin Short on Mental Health
• Center for Open and Relational Theology
• The Endurant Movement
• The Endurant Way – Resources for Adults
• LA Times Interview
• USA TODAY Article
• Dr Mayank Gupta in Adolescent Psychiatry Journal
• Richard Tedeschi – Post Traumatic Growth

Connect with Neal Tricarico:

• Website: nealtricarico.com
• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube

Additional Notes:

• Help is available – call o r text 988 of go to 988lifeline.org
• SAMHSA
• The Tricaricos experienced barriers to assistance from professionals who thought “because Anthony didn’t have a plan he wasn’t in immediate risk.”
• “Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. for kids aged 10 to 18. Prevention strategies that take neurodiversity [and other intersectionality] into account could go a long way toward reducing the number of young lives lost too soon.”
• Mental health is not a disease, but mental illness or issues are “like a disease that sometimes ends terminally.” I think that’s important to distinguish because Mental Health has a stigma, but it is something to which we need to pay very close attention, especially in our world today.