Kevin Hines

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John Kevin Hines, commonly known as Kevin Hines, is a suicide survivor and suicide prevention speaker, who gained nationwide fame for surviving an attempt at taking his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.

His story gained much coverage and he has since become an activist promoting suicide prevention. Hines has been featured on CNN, HuffPost, ABC News, Larry King Now, and The Today Show.

He has appeared at over 2,000 college and university campuses worldwide, and over 3,000 high schools sharing his story, "Triumph Over Adversity, The Kevin Hines Story." He co-founded the Kevin and Margaret Hines Foundation (KMHF) a 501(c)(3) organization based in Atlanta, Georgia.

The organization provides funding and education for suicide prevention in the United States and around the world.

Early life

When Hines was nine months old, he was adopted by Pat and Debbie Hines in the San Francisco area. At the age of ten, he was put on Tegretol to help control his epileptic seizures. After being taken off the drug at the age of 16, he began experiencing symptoms of bipolar disorder. Hines was also upset by the suicide of his drama teacher. In September 2000, he wrote a suicide note.

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Awards and nominations

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Lifesaver of the Year Award
• Mental Health America: The Clifford Whittingham Beers Award
• Young Minds Advocacy: Mental Health Champion
• NoStigmas: Hero Award
• National Council Community Behavioral Healthcare: Lifetime Achievement Award
• San Francisco Police Department: Commendation Award