VERO True Social's video: A Talk Away the Dark Roundtable Discussion with Zack Snyder Charlie Hunnam and the ASFP

Join Zack Snyder, Charlie Hunnam, Brett Wean, Robert Stohr, and Adia Fadaei for a powerful and significant conversation about mental health awareness and suicide prevention, sharing personal experiences and answering submitted questions. ZACK SNYDER Director, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography, and AFSP Advocate. https://vero.co/zacksnyder CHARLIE HUNNAM Actor, Writer, and Producer. BRETT WEAN AFSP Director, Writing and Entertainment Outreach. ROBERT STOHR Executive Director, U.S Vets, Board President, AFSP Greater Los Angeles & Central Coast. ADIA FADAEI AFSP Public Policy Advocate, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Counselor. QUOTES “As someone whose family has been directly impacted by suicide, I feel strongly about bringing the topic of suicide out of the darkness. I hope this conversation will encourage more people to become aware of how they can make a difference in their own lives, and know how to reach support, whether it’s for themselves or someone they care about.” - Zack Snyder. “I’m very grateful to be included in this conversation. Mental health is a subject matter that deserves all of our attention. I’m eager to learn from experts and offer whatever insights I can through my journey to better understand my own mental health.” - Charlie Hunnam. "We believe that everyone can play a role in suicide prevention, regardless of their expertise in mental health. Our aim is to foster open dialogue and provide resources that empower individuals to initiate and sustain meaningful conversations about mental health." - AFSP’s Executive Director for Greater Los Angeles & Central Coast, Louisa Rocque. HELP IS AVAILABLE Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S., but it is preventable. Help is always available, and you are not alone. You can learn more from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at afsp.org, including resources available to survivors of suicide loss. If you or a loved one is in crisis, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 to talk to someone who can help by calling or texting 988. Find out how you can by learning how to spot the warning signs for suicide and knowing how to have a about mental health and suicide at https://TalkAwayTheDark.afsp.org AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION (AFSP) The AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through public education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, with a public policy office in Washington, DC, AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico, with programs and events nationwide. https://vero.co/afsp LINKS MENTIONED IN THE DISCUSSION + To donate, please go to: http://afsp.org/roundtable + Find a local AFSP chapter: https://afsp.org/find-a-local-chapter/ + 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Talk to someone who can help by calling or texting 988 (US only) + Community Walks: afsp.org/walks + International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day: https://afsp.org/international-survivors-of-suicide-loss-day/ + Talk Away the Dark, guide: https://talkawaythedark.afsp.org/startaconversation + Lived Experience Programs: https://afsp.org/lived-experience-programs/ -hope--supporting-those-at-risk + Be Not Afraid, Merchandise courtesy of Ink To The People: https://inktothepeople.com/be-not-afraid VERO We’re building a next-generation social membership network. Join VERO as a founding Member now, and your membership is free for life. A SPECIAL THANKS TO Zack Snyder, Charlie Hunnam, Brett Wean, Robert Stohr, Adia Fadaei, Louisa Rocque, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Stone Quarry, VERO, ArtCenter College of Design, Streamline Media, Dody Dorn, Mikael Sandgren, Adam Forman, Akemi Kanazaki, Pablo Prietto, Sophie Dick, Carlos Castillon, Elise Ferencz and all the amazing people who helped make this important conversation possible.