FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Central Valley Educator, Robert Isquierdo Jr., is encouraging people to become Visible Empathetic Listeners. It’s an effort to help with suicide prevention.
The initiative is part of the Mental Wellness Advocate Movement, which encourages educators, students, and the community to let those who are struggling with mental health know that they are available for support.
The signal is a neon green wristband that reads: “I will listen.” It indicates that the person is available and willing to listen without judgment and connect individuals with mental health resources…