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David Woods Bartley

David Woods Bartley

TEDx speaker and internationally recognized mental health advocate and trainer based in Rocklin, California, who shares his story as a suicide-attempt survivor to promote connection and hope.

Sep 7, 2026

5:30
So I guess the question in my mind is, are we aiming at the wrong target?
5:37
Yeah, and I think we would.
5:38
And I think at this point, we can take this up because this is not an anti-drowning jacket.
5:45
Now, they could call it that.
5:47
And I think that that's really what, if I look at now, as you know, really, I don't have any initials past my name.
5:56
And I think my focus, especially really worldwide is to change the conversation from suicide prevention to life preservation.
6:05
And there are so many different reasons.

33 MINS LATER

39:19
And so what did you end up answering to him?

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