NEABPD hosts its 4th congressional briefing, "Engaging and Supporting Families in Suicide Prevention," bringing together policymakers, clinical experts, family advocates, and individuals with lived experience to focus national attention on suicide risk and prevention—especially as it relates to Borderline Personality Disorder and emotion dysregulation. The briefing is standing-room-only, demonstrating broad interest among Congressional staff and attendees.

Key voices at the briefing include:

• Beth McCrave, M.S., Board Member of NEABPD and Family Connections leader and trainer, shares her personal perspective as a mother of a young adult with BPD traits and suicidal ideation and underscores the essential role families play in suicide prevention.
• Dr. Alan E. Fruzzetti, Harvard Medical School faculty and co-creator of the Family Connections™ program, offers expert insight into evidence-based supports for emotion regulation and family engagement.
• Dr. Perry D. Hoffman, NEABPD President and Co-Founder, advocates for evidence-based treatment, family inclusion, and public health approaches to suicide prevention.
• Dr. Richard McKeon, Chief of the Suicide Prevention Branch at SAMHSA, highlights national suicide prevention strategies and public health initiatives.
• Dr. Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discusses clinical perspectives and research priorities for reducing suicide risk.

This briefing continues NEABPD's advocacy tradition of combining scientific evidence, family experience, and lived expertise to shape policy discussions around suicide prevention, early intervention, and supports for individuals affected by borderline personality traits and emotion dysregulation.

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