Frank King: Suicide Prevention
Quick Facts:
- Engaging Blend of Humor and Heart: Frank King captivates audiences with his unique ability to infuse humor into sensitive topics like mental health and suicide prevention, creating a memorable and impactful experience for attendees.
- Personal Experience: With firsthand experience battling depression and suicidal ideation, Frank brings authenticity and empathy to his presentations, connecting with audiences on a deeply personal level.
- Decades of Experience: With over 30 years as a comedian and 20 years as a public speaker, Frank King's expertise shines through in every presentation, ensuring a polished and professional performance that resonates with audiences of all backgrounds.
- Travels from: Springfield, OR
- **Fee range: $5,001 - $10,000
Keynote Topics
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Recognize the prevalence of death by suicide and the importance of prevention practices within the workplace
Learn the epidemiology, etiology and risk factors of suicidal behavior
Discover strategies for screening, assessing, and reducing the risk of suicide
Understand special concerns, risk factors and interventions related to military veterans
Identify self-injurious behaviors and what objects, substances, and actions are common in suicide attempts
Highlight the management and treatment modalities for patients at risk for suicide, including best practices for connecting the patient to referral
Gain the knowledge and skills to conduct suicide Postvention
Comprehend the relationship between workplace stress and suicide and learn valuable techniques to stress-less at work
Frank King has Programs customized to your theme, and the goals of your event, Keynotes focused on the issues that are important to your attendees. Your call as to the precise mix of comedy and content for your gathering.
Imagine for a moment that you’re at the wrap party for your most recent event, and all that anyone can talk about is: “Where in the world did you find that fabulous Humorist?” and “How in the world are we ever going to top that next year?”
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