Today: Dying in the Margins
The Role of Anti-Racism in Suicide Prevention
Dying in the Margins: The Role of Anti-Racism in Suicide Prevention
The presentation will cover racial disparities in youth suicide both locally and nationally. The impacts of racism and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in suicide prevention work will also be discussed. Finally, the presentation ends with a call to action and a discussion about the roles we can all play in saving more lives. A zoom link will be provided once registered to join the conversation. To see additional information about our presenter, Corbin J. Standley, please read the event page.
Presented by: Corbin J. Standley is a Ph.D. student and University Distinguished Fellow in the Ecological- Community Psychology program at Michigan State University. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Weber State University (2015) and a Master of Arts degree in Ecological-Community Psychology from Michigan State University (2019). His work aims to turn data into action to create social change. His expertise in data, research, and policy span suicide prevention, mental health, public health, and public policy. His community-engaged research and policy efforts earned him the Sandy Martin Grassroots Field Advocate of the Year Award from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in 2019, and the Citizen Scientist Student Award from the American Association of Suicidology in 2020.
Corbin has presented research and served as a keynote speaker, featured speaker, panelist, and moderator both nationally and internationally. These events have covered topics such as academic success and resume building, community mental health, equity, public policy, suicide prevention, and coping with grief. In 2020, Corbin was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to serve on Michigan's Suicide Prevention Commission. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Michigan Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.