Suicide prevention expert discusses dissuasion techniques

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Esq., in conversation with Kevin Briggs on his career in law enforcement, becoming “Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge,” suicide prevention work, most effective suicide prevention techniques, refining his skills as a negotiator, the importance of patience in suicide prevention, most impactful experiences, law enforcement's role in suicide prevention, leaving government service, societal stigmatization of mental health, impact of social media on mental health, the role of parents in mental health stability, Kevin's relationship with faith and religion, political polarization and mental health, self-reflection, therapeutic approaches to mental health struggles, the connection between physical and mental health, Kevin's biggest accomplishment and recommendations to anyone struggling with mental health.