Media Interviews
This collection highlights the television and print interviews that helped share Surviving the Teens® with a wider audience. Through news features, documentary segments, and published stories, these interviews brought attention to the struggles teens face and the hope the program offers.
CET Connect Interviews with Teens
Interviews conducted by Cathy Strunk, MSN, featuring three teens who survived near‑fatal suicide attempts. Each teen shares their personal journey, the warning signs they experienced, and the importance of reaching out for help.
Luke Beischel’s Interview Luke describes the struggles that led to his attempt and the support that helped him recover. View Interview →https://www.pbs.org/video/cet-parents-surviving-teens-lukes-story/
Max Nolan’s Interview Max reflects on his experience and emphasizes the importance of reaching out and talking to someone about depressed feelings and suicidal thoughts. View Interview →https://www.pbs.org/video/cet-parents-surviving-teens-max-nolans-story/
Sara Shelton’s Interview Sara shares her story of survival and the importance of speaking openly about depression and suicidal thoughts. View Interview →https://www.pbs.org/video/cet-parents-surviving-teens-sara-sheltons-story/
CET Connect Interviews with Parents
Interviews conducted by Cathy Strunk, MSN, with two parents who lost children to suicide. These conversations highlight the profound impact of loss and the importance of awareness, early intervention, and community support.
Kathy Winter’s Interview Kathy Winter shares her son Joe Stima’s story and her commitment to helping other families recognize warning signs. View Interview → https://www.pbs.org/video/cet-parents-surviving-teens-joe-stimas-story/
Debbie Brown’s Interview Debbie Brown discusses her son Justin Brown’s story and her ongoing efforts to support suicide‑prevention education. View Interview → https://www.pbs.org/video/cet-parents-surviving-teens-justin-brown/
A sampling of local news segments and articles highlighting Cathy’s work with teens and families through the Surviving the Teens® program.
Local 12 – Class teaches teens signs of depression and how to prevent suicide https://local12.com/news/local/class-teaches-teens-signs-of-depression-how-to-prevent-suicide
Local 12 – Students take to social media to express fears after school shootings http://local12.com/news/local/ifidie-students-take-to-social-media-to-express-fears-after-school-shootings
Fox 19 – Local mental health expert: “Options are out there” https://www.fox19.com/story/26265304/local-mental-health-expert-options-are-out-there/
WLWT – CDC suicide numbers increasing; program funding hard to come by https://www.wlwt.com/article/cdc-suicide-numbers-increasing-program-funding-hard-to-come-by/3545608
Local News Coverage Featuring Cathy Strunk, MSN
Medical Edge (WKRC) with Liz Bonis
Teens Supporting Surviving the Teens® Liz Bonis highlights a group of teens organizing a benefit concert to support the Surviving the Teens™ program. View Segment → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhIoL7vuBF0
Additional Media Coverage Featuring Cathy Strunk, MSN
This section features a selection of interviews, news segments, and national features—just a portion of the extensive media coverage of Cathy’s work in suicide‑prevention education and the community impact of Surviving the Teens®.
Channel 5 – WLWT News
Interview with Cathy Strunk and Luke Beischel A feature segment highlighting Surviving the Teens® and Luke’s story, focusing on warning signs, help‑seeking, and the importance of early intervention. View Interview → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVNTDlJ2nvo
Channel 12 – WKRC Medical Edge with Liz Bonis
Liz Bonis interviews Luke Beischel and Cathy Strunk Liz Bonis shares Luke’s journey and Cathy’s work in suicide‑prevention education, raising awareness across Greater Cincinnati about depression and suicide risk. View Interview → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZP55rYVjzQ
Fox 19 News
Mother shares her son’s story to help others A Fox 19 feature about a local mother whose teenage son died by suicide. She speaks publicly to encourage families to seek help early and recognize warning signs. Read Article → https://www.fox19.com/story/34691583/mother-of-middletown-teen-who-took-his-own-life-sharing-story-to-help-others/
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center – Press Release
Kohl’s partners with CCHMC to prevent teen suicide A press release announcing Kohl’s funding to expand suicide‑prevention efforts, highlighting Surviving the Teens® as part of CCHMC’s outreach strategy. Read Press Release → https://www.pressreleasepoint.com/cincinnati-childrens-kohls-team-prevent-teen-suicide
Psychiatry Advisor – National Feature
Spotlight on Teen Suicide Prevention A national feature exploring teen suicide‑prevention strategies, including Surviving the Teens® as a model for school‑based education and early intervention. Read Feature → https://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/features/spotlight-on-teen-suicide-prevention/