James Donaldson on Mental Health - Let’s Talk About Suicide
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James Donaldson on Mental Health - Let’s Talk About Suicide

3 min readBy James Donaldson

Challenging Myths, Offering Hope The objectives of Inside Suicide are both clear and intentional.

Challenging Myths, Offering Hope The objectives of Inside Suicide are both clear and intentional.

First, the series raises awareness, acknowledging suicide as a global crisis that affects all demographics—from affluent societies to developing regions, from youth to older adults.

Second, it encourages open and informed conversation.

Schools, churches, families, and communities are invited to address suicide without fear, shame, or judgment.

One episode is devoted entirely to dismantling common myths, misconceptions, and harmful theological assumptions that often prevent people from seeking help or offering support.

Third, and most important, Inside Suicide offers hope.

While the series does not shy away from the darkness surrounding suicidal ideation and loss, it consistently points toward the possibility of healing, recovery, and life.

Seeking professional help, relying on community, and trusting in God’s sustaining grace are presented not as weaknesses, but as acts of courage.

A Personal and Demanding Journey For Adrián Duré, producer and director of the series, Inside Suicide has been one of the most challenging projects of his career.

“This has been one of the most difficult series I have ever produced,” Duré says.

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James Donaldson is a former NBA All-Star (1988, Dallas Mavericks) who played 20 years of professional basketball with the Seattle SuperSonics, L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Utah Jazz, and teams across Europe, before touring with the Harlem Globetrotters. A Washington State University graduate inducted into both the Pac-10 and WSU Athletic Halls of Fame, James went on to found The Donaldson Clinic, an outpatient physical therapy practice he operated for nearly three decades. Today he devotes his time to mental health awareness and suicide prevention — speaking to organizations, schools, and youth groups — and is the author of Standing Above the Crowd and Celebrating Your Gift of Life (2021). James recently relocated to the Dallas, TX area and believes deeply in being a role model of success and professionalism for the young people he serves.

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