The Defensive Line And Suicide Prevention For Underserved Communities

Earlier this month, a report on Forbes.com outlined how confusion about DEI bans are affecting suicide prevention efforts, even prevention efforts that are endorsed by the federal government. Part of this confusion is addressing how certain demographic groups are at higher risk for suicide. Martha Thomas is the Co-founder and Chief Education Officer for The Defensive Line. After losing her daughter, Ella, to suicide, Martha and her…