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'We all need help at some point': Topeka mental health professionals urge compassion through conversation during National Suicide Prevention Month

September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, and local mental health professionals said one of the most important steps people can take is being willing to talk openly about mental health and check in on those around them. Mikki Burcher, development and education specialist at Astra Mental Health & Recovery, said conversations about [...]

'We all need help at some point': Topeka mental health professionals urge compassion through conversation during National Suicide Prevention Month

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September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, and local mental health professionals said one of the most important steps people can take is being willing to talk openly about mental health and check in...

Mikki Burcher, development and education specialist at Astra Mental Health & Recovery, said conversations about [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, and local mental health professionals said one of the most important steps people can take is being willing to talk openly about mental...

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September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, and local mental health professionals said one of the most important steps people can take is being willing to talk openly about mental health and check in on those around them. Mikki Burcher, development and education specialist at Astra Mental Health & Recovery, said conversations about [...]

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