This week on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Andrea Mustin, the visionary founder of Sisters Taking On the Prevention of Suicide, also known as STOPS.
Andrea’s journey with STOPS began in the wake of a personal tragedy—her husband, Eric, died by suicide in 2013 after a long struggle with bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. The devastation of his passing left Andrea searching for answers and a way to help other survivors and those struggling with their mental health, she channeled her grief into action, founding STOPS to raise awareness, provide resources and support, and help prevent suicide in communities across the country.
In this deeply powerful and inspiring episode, Andrea shares her story, the story of how she lost Eric, and how she turned her grief into glory – and is helping others find hope, resources, and support. We discuss the importance of mental health awareness, the power of community, and the vital role that organizations like STOPS play in preventing suicide.
Tune in as we dive into Andrea’s incredible mission, the profound work of STOPS, and how each of us can contribute to suicide prevention by offering love, support, and hope to those who need it most.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
- Andrea’s inspiring life story;
- The heartbreaking story that led Andrea to create STOPS;
- The critical importance of mental health awareness and advocacy and what we can all do to help;
- How STOPS is empowering individuals and communities to prevent suicide;
- Practical ways we can all support mental health and bring hope and help to those in need;
- And so much more!
Listen now to this powerful conversation with Andrea Mustin and discover how you, too, can make a difference in the prevention of suicide.
For more information on Andrea and Sisters Taking On the Prevention of Suicide (STOPS), please visit the STOPS website.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:]
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
- STOPS website: https://helpstopsuicides.org/
Let’s work together to end the stigma surrounding mental health and provide hope to those who need it.
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