Male Suicide & Mental Health: A Father’s Story of Love & Loss

We gotta talk about male suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, you can call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for help in the United States. Call 988 or 800-273-TALK (8255). The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is open 24 hours a day, every day. Services are also available en espanol. More than 39,000 boys and young men die of suicide in the United States each year. The male suicide rate is 4 times that of females’ – and that fact isn’t widely known. Although there’s been a lot of discussion of the youth mental health crisis and suicidal ideation in recent years, few people are talking about the fact that most of those who die of suicide are boys and young men. Anthony Tricarico was one of them. He was a “beautiful shooting star,” a young entrepreneur who loved snowboarding and bought a Camaro at age 16. Anthony died by suicide earlier this year, at age 16 1/2. From the outside looking in, Anthony had it all: a loving family, lots of friends, great grades, talent, and personality. His death was a shock to the community, as people realized, “If this could happen to Anthony, it could happen to any of us,” said his father, Neal Tricarico. Takeaways: Autistic people/those on the autism spectrum are at increased risk of suicide COVID-19 has had a profound impact on youth mental health. There is often a disconnect between autism support and mental health services. Support systems for families in crisis are often lacking. Seasonal changes can significantly affect mental health. Parental control is limited; love does not guarantee safety. Community support can provide immense comfort during grief. The importance of love and connection transcends loss. Achievements do not equate to fulfillment in children. Open conversations about mental health are essential. Creating a movement can honor lost loved ones and raise awareness. Grief can lead to profound spiritual growth and connection. Links we mentioned (or should have) in this episode: AnneMoss Rogers on Suicide Prevention & Struggling Teens — ON BOYS episode Loving Someone With Suicidal Thoughts — ON BOYS episode What You Need to Know About Boys & Suicide — ON BOYS episode NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness (has support groups for parents !) Suicide & Autism — a report from the UK Neal's contact info: Email: neal@endurantmovement.com Instagram: @nealtricarico Facebook: LinkedIn: Sponsor Spotlight: IXL The world’s most popular subscription-based learning site for K–12! Get 20% off at ixl.com/TODAY Sponsor Spotlight: Hello Fresh Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/FreeONBOYS Sponsor Spotlight: Boys Are Great Boy-affirming merch! Advertising Inquiries: Privacy & Opt-Out:

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Male Suicide & Mental Health: A Father’s Story of Love & Loss is an episode from ON BOYS Podcast by Janet Allison, Jennifer LW Fink.

This episode is 51:43 long.

This episode was published on Dec 5, 2024.

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