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Karen Ranus

Executive director, NAMI Austin

Karen Ranus is the executive director of NAMI Austin and is a frequent mental health speaker in workplaces, faith communities and schools. She recently developed a new mental health workshop for parents and provides training for law enforcement as well.

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The goal is zero suicides

By Karen Ranus,

When parents, teens, and schools are equipped with the resources, information and support they need to address the mental health needs of our youth, we will move closer to achieving the goal of zero suicides.