Well, hello there! I am Mettie Spiess. I started Inspire Hope Blog after I tragically lost a second brother to suicide in 2014 to end the stigma and shame regarding mental illness, inspire hope, and prevent suicide. Here you will find support, tools, and resources
Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain are the most recent stars to join the growing epidemic of suicide. In every case, suicide is incomprehensible, but it seems to be more unfathomable when the person that passes away leaves behind children, a fortune, and overwhelming popularity. As
Let’s be honest, holidays are not always happy. Forced gatherings, missing loved ones, and financial stress can be the perfect recipe for holiday stress. Luckily, Inspire Hope Blog has the support you need to thrive through the holidays! Holiday Thriving Guide: Be realistic: No gathering,
Can genetic testing take the trial and error out of prescribing anti-depressant medications? First, let’s talk about what genetic testing actually is. According to the standard online definition, genetic testing is “the sequencing of human DNA in order to discover genetic differences, anomalies, or mutations
As a speaker-trainer, I attend A LOT of conferences. In April, I ventured to Phoenix to attend the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) conference. The support, education, and camaraderie that I was lucky enough to be a part of was profound. Meet some of the Hope