Presenter Highlight: Megan Amaturo Joins the Mindful Public Safety Hour for Suicide Prevention Month

This Wednesday, as part of the Mindful Public Safety Hour series, we are honored to welcome Megan Amaturo, a Bloomberg Fellow at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Program Manager at the Cummings Center for Behavioral Health (Cummings Institute). Ms. Amaturo will participate in a critical discussion in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, offering her expertise on trauma, resilience, and community mental health.

Megan Amaturo

About Megan Amaturo

Ms. Amaturo is dedicated to advancing health equity and implementing community-based solutions to improve health outcomes. As a Bloomberg Fellow, she focuses on addressing behavioral health challenges through innovative, evidence-based methodologies. In her role at the Cummings Institute, she supports programs that enhance access to mental health care and reduce disparities, with a particular focus on underserved and at-risk populations.

Her work highlights the importance of developing trauma-informed care systems that acknowledge the distinct experiences of both individuals and communities.

By integrating academic research with practical application, Ms. Amaturo presents strategies that are both compassionate and pragmatic—tools suitable for a range of settings, from public health systems to frontline public safety environments.

Why This Conversation Matters

The urgency of this discussion is apparent. Suicide Prevention Month reminds us of the profound impact that unaddressed stress, trauma, and burnout can have on those working in public safety. Law enforcement officers, correctional staff, and first responders face higher-than-average risks of depression and suicide, often in silence.

Megan’s perspective adds depth to this ongoing conversation. Her work at the intersection of behavioral health and public safety sheds light on how systemic change, community support, and mindfulness-based approaches can work hand in hand to foster resilience. She emphasizes that wellness is not a luxury, but a necessity—both for individuals and for the systems they serve within.

An Invitation to Join

The Mindful Public Safety Hour is a monthly gathering where leaders, researchers, and practitioners share tools and insights for supporting wellness in public safety professions. This week, we are privileged to learn from Megan Amaturo, whose work embodies a commitment to compassion, equity, and resilience.

We invite you to join us for this timely and essential session. Together, we can honor Suicide Prevention Month by deepening our commitment to the well-being of those who dedicate their lives to serving others.