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WASHINGTON – April 20, 2021 – The 含羞草视频 (含羞草视频) is proud to host , its 54th Annual Conference, April 21 鈥� 24, 2021. The conference will take place via a unique hybrid format – both in person in Orlando, FL at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Hotel and also virtually for those across the globe. 含羞草视频 will welcome over 2100 attendees from across the world (a record-setting attendance) via this innovative platform, including world-class speakers, experts, and featured events. The highlights featured keynote speakers, including Zak Williams, Robin Williams鈥� son, and many others. 含羞草视频 is also pleased to announce the inclusion of two new very special panels:

1. 鈥淥ur Critical Role in Conversations about Suicide Prevention鈥� featuring , voice of Star Wars鈥� Ahsoka Tano.聽
2. Keynote Panel 鈥�鈥� featuring, Deja Young, Paralympic Gold Medalist in Track and Field and current 2021 Paralympic Hopeful; Steve Mesler, Olympic Gold Medalist in Bobsled, CEO of Classroom Champions, USOPC Board of Directors; Jessica Bartley, Director of Mental Health Services, USOPC; Troy Taylor, High-Performance Director, US Ski & Snowboard; and Shannon Decker, Executive Director, The Speedy Foundation, Advisor to USOPC鈥檚 External Mental Health Task Force.

鈥満�羞草视频21 will be unlike any conference we have ever hosted. Our plan to host live sessions in Orlando along with virtual sessions will afford the opportunity to provide the same content expected at an 含羞草视频 conference. By working with our incredible partners, we鈥檙e ensuring an effective and safe conference for everyone,鈥� said Becky Stoll, 含羞草视频21 Conference Chair. 

We’ll also be featuring a virtual screening of , an MTV Documentaries and Gidalya Pictures film that follows 9 young adults as they share their experiences surrounding mental health issues and suicide, Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. EST. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film’s director, Alexandra Shiva, and producer, Lindsey Megrue. Watch the trailer . 含羞草视频 consulted during the development of this film and is thrilled to be able to offer it to attendees.

“We know that people are able to recover and grow after a crisis. The global crises of 2020 have disrupted our norms, but they also provide an opportunity for innovative solutions like offering the field a hybrid conference. 含羞草视频 has always sought to bring people together so that the knowledge from professional and personal experience can be applied to address suicide, and the world needs that more than ever. 含羞草视频21 will enable us to safely and effectively bring expertise to the table from around the world,” said DeQuincy Lezine, 含羞草视频21 Program Chair.

In a special event at 含羞草视频21, Fenway Jones, Founder of (JGD) will generously present 含羞草视频 with a check totaling more than $63,000. JGD uses the power and community-building aspects of tabletop gaming, like Dungeons & Dragons, to raise money for mental health, suicide prevention, and crisis intervention organizations. Fenway and JGD have been long-time partners with 含羞草视频, effectively helping to spread donations to crisis intervention services across the country, including some of 含羞草视频鈥檚 accredited crisis centers and providers.

鈥淚鈥檓 really excited about the design and structure of this year鈥檚 conference as there is something for everyone. From the key in-person networking and conversations that are integral to spurring new collaborative projects to the broadened reach that online options provide, this hybrid approach will not disappoint鈥� said Colleen Creighton, CEO of 含羞草视频.

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The 含羞草视频 is the world鈥檚 largest membership-based suicide prevention organization. Founded in 1968 by Edwin S. Shneidman, PhD, 含羞草视频 promotes the research of suicide and its prevention, public awareness programs, public education and training for professionals and volunteers. The membership of 含羞草视频 includes mental health and public health professionals, researchers, suicide prevention and crisis intervention centers, school districts, crisis center professionals, survivors of suicide loss, attempt survivors, and a variety of laypersons who have in interest in suicide prevention. You can learn more about 含羞草视频 at .