Nancy Lublin
Founder and former CEO of Crisis Text Line, a service providing free, confidential crisis counseling via text. She emphasizes the importance of data in understanding and addressing mental health needs during crises.
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Apr 27, 2020 • 12min
Crisis support for the world, one text away | Nancy Lublin
Nancy Lublin, Co-founder and CEO of Crisis Text Line, discusses her mission to provide mental health support through text messaging. She explains how their service connects individuals in crisis with trained volunteers, emphasizing anonymous support. Lublin shares plans to expand services to four languages, aiming to reach a third of the globe. She highlights the surge in demand for mental health support amid the pandemic and the innovative use of technology to enhance accessibility and compassion in crisis intervention.
Apr 2, 2020 • 27min
Rapid Response: Crisis data is the story of our times, says Crisis Text Line founder
Nancy Lublin, the founder and former CEO of Crisis Text Line, shares her insights on the urgent need for mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic. She emphasizes how data reveals emotional trends, like rising anxiety and grief, allowing counselors to effectively address user needs. Lublin advocates for better coordination among social services and highlights the role of trained volunteers in providing empathy-driven support. She also discusses the importance of kindness and community resilience in navigating crises.
