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Breaking Silence: A Journey from Mental Hellness to Mental Wellness with David Woods Bartley Show Notes In this episode of Suicide Zen Forgiveness, host Elaine welcomes David Woods Bartley, who shares his powerful and emotional story of surviving a suicide attempt and his journey towards mental wellness. David discusses his battle with depression, the profound impact of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and the importance of human connection in suicide prevention. He also reflects on the influence of supportive relationships and the significance of openly sharing struggles to encourage empathy and hope.   0:00 David-W-Bartley Audio 01:17 Welcome and Introduction 02:53 David's Struggle with Depression 04:54 The Turning Point: Forest Hill Bridge 08:23 The Power of Connection 10:24 Journey to Mental Wellness 16:20 Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Experience 19:11 Reflecting on Trauma and Healing 29:59 Reflecting on Family and Relationships 31:31 Military Family and Personal Heroes 33:29 The Impact of ECT on Memory