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Out of the Dark

How One Teen’s Suicide Attempt Led to a Life-Changing App

Season 1 Episode 2 | 5m 10s

In this short documentary, mental health activist Hannah Lucas shares the story of her chronic illness diagnosis and the struggles with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation that came with it. After a startling suicide attempt, she and her brother decided to develop an app for people who are struggling to reach out to loved ones when they need help.

Aired: 05/09/21
Extras
Watch • 4:34
Out of the Dark
Suicide Note: A Poet’s Journey Through Depression
Poet AKeem Rollins shares the story behind his viral slam poetry piece, “Suicide Note.”
Episode: S1 E3 | 4:34
Watch • 9:08
Out of the Dark
An Olympic Athlete Takes on Depression
A short documentary of Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders return home.
Episode: S1 E1 | 9:08
Latest Episodes
Watch • 4:34
Out of the Dark
Suicide Note: A Poet’s Journey Through Depression
Poet AKeem Rollins shares the story behind his viral slam poetry piece, “Suicide Note.”
Episode: S1 E3 | 4:34
Watch • 9:08
Out of the Dark
An Olympic Athlete Takes on Depression
A short documentary of Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders return home.
Episode: S1 E1 | 9:08