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Hi, friends—please read. If you’re feeling suicidal, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1-800-273-8255. Thank you for everything—especially to the brave souls who have shared their stories❤️ #stanleysessions #photogra
#tbt “At the time, I had been receiving treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Chronic Anxiety Disorder, Clinical Depression, and marriage dynamic issues with a wonderful therapist and psychiatrist. But I woke up that m
#Repost September 10, 2019, Dayton, OH—Suicide survivor Carol Griesdorn, who lost her brother to suicide years ago, addresses a crowd gathered for a vigil in Downtown Dayton honoring World Suicide Prevention Day. Photo & words by: Whitney S
#onassignment #REPOST August 4, 2019, Dayton, OH—Attendees of the vigil honoring those slain in the early-hours shooting at Ned Peppers bar in the Oregon District hold candles and weep. Nine people were gunned down by a lone shooter who was the
I’m excited to be guest-teaching a class on photography, portraiture, and the depiction of mental health tomorrow! I plan to focus on the concept of “trust” that the viewer has when studying a specific artist’s work—trus
July 14, 2019, Dayton, OH—Serenity, whose neck is in a brace following brain surgery last year, dances in a pair of borrowed heels at a Dayton tornado relief station off Main Street. She, along with her mother, Caitlin, have organized this even
FYI...Disaster Relief = Mental Health Relief 🧠 I am focusing on photographing people (including but not limited to): * Working on mental/physical health after the tornadoes. * Rebuilding home or business as a result of the tornadoes. * Working with
#Repost 👉🏼July 7, 2019, Dayton, OH—#DontForgetDayton 🌃My city is going to be healing for months—and even years—to come. The May 27th tornadoes hit some of the poorest parts of town. Once the media circus calmed, people remain in
Boy oh boy, do we love @brettreiter, especially today! Brett is and was one of our earliest supporters—and collaborators!—and continues to share his incredible mental health survival story. Please follow him and check out his amazing work
“I was putting on the mask just to get out the door,” states @gemcitytonight host, Andrew Mitakides, as he begins his @the_stanley_sessions suicide awareness and personal mental health journey. Read the full text on our Facebook page and
🗞👉🏼The @daytondailynews piece on 1 of my ongoing projects, @the_stanley_sessions, is now up online, too! Read #suicide survival stories from people just like you. You are not alone! Link is right here: https://bit.ly/31SkdNq 🗞 Photos by: Whitne
Hustle baby 📷 It’s hard 2 b short while covering large crowd events w/ lots of tall signs & high banners, but you make it work! 😂 (thank you to @ca_judge for a decent working photo of me & thank you to @voicesunitedforwomen for inviti