Depression & Suicide Prevention in the Neurodiverse Population
Tue, Jan 23
|Virtual
The risk factors for depression & suicide in people with autism can be very different to those in the general population and thus require tailored prevention strategies. Join us as we shine a light on this important topic & consider best how to address suicide prevention for this community.
Time & Location
Jan 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Virtual
Guests
About the Event
Join Zoom Meeting https://sharonschools-net.zoom.us/j/6323472154
Meeting ID: 632 347 2154
Sethany Griffin as a citizen member of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council.Along with holding an associate degree in Health Care Management and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Phoenix; Ms. Griffin works as the Director of Family Supports for a Boston-based non-profit and oversees both a metro-based family support center and a regionally based autism support center that together serve over 1000 families. With over 35 years of experience and a history of both personal and legislative advocacy; Sethany wants to help impact the ever-changing landscape of disability services and supports. Sethany and Dana are parents to DJ, 22 and Karl, 20. The Griffin family have always been strong advocates for the ID/DD community. Sethany’s youngest son lives with Autism, Intellectual Delay and Schizoaffective Disorder. She and her 22-year-old son DJ are co-guardians for Karl and have advocated…