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My name is Kristi Hugstad, and I am on a mission to abolish the stigma of mental illness and suicide through education and hope. I have first-hand experience with clinical depression, substance abuse and suicide. My husband, Bill, completed suicide by running in front of a train in Dana Point where we lived just 7 years ago. Because of this life shattering experience, my passion for prevention and helping those find hope has emerged. 

As I continue to navigate through my grief journey, I have found that without HOPE, I wouldn't be where I am today. Through my books, media appearances, articles and speaking engagements, it is my mission to offer my followers and viewers HOPE in times of immense need. To teach them ways to cope, control and take charge of their own lives as they work to return to joy. 

I hope you will find solace and strength  in my teachings and stories. 
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​I've recently been invited to speak as an expert at the Healing After Loss 2020 Virtual Summit, on September 20, 2020. This is a gathering for people who have lost a loved one to suicide and their allies. There will be professionals and experts dissecting grief and loss’ complexities and an open forum for people who wish to seek healing.
 
The summit is a safe, non-judgmental space for everyone to share their personal experiences and even unload their feelings.
Kristi Hugstad discusses how to deal with grief and disbelief.
COVID-19 has not only shifted our very existence but has completely changed the way we are all ding things. I was asked to share some self-care tips with CBS on how to manage your ever changing emotions and lower your stress to help keep your immune system strong and healthy during these uncertain times.
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6 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR COOL WITH THIS YEAR'S BACK TO SCHOOL
By Kristi Hugstad
So far, 2020 hasn’t been what anyone expected – and it doesn’t look like school this fall will be, either.

If the thought of starting an academic year under this “new normal” feels daunting, take heart. The 2020-2021 school year doesn’t have to be a wash. In fact, finding simple, healthy ways to adapt to and cope with the current situation can help you and your family thrive – whatever this year of school looks like
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How do you and your family cope with back-to-school when kids aren’t actually going back to school? Or if your child’s state and district is headed back, how do you deal with altered schedules, social distancing precautions, sweeping uncertainty and the risk of getting sick?

"You can't calm the storm. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass”
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