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Let's Talk Suicide Podcast Ep. 3

At last, we have reached the end of our Let's Talk Suicide podcast series. We took a 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 for our first episode, went through the journey of 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐬, and today, we'll dive deep in to discover the question 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿? Today's topic is also another heavy one too, hence we advise you to take breaks in between and to revisit certain timestamps should it be necessary.

Before we move on to the timestamps, we'd like to thank our audience who have sent in their questions for this podcast special!

We understand some may not wish to stick through the entirety of the podcast, hence you may refer to the timestamps below to navigate to areas you may be more interested in! (We do hope you'll stay through the whole podcast)

1:43 - Existential Psychology
2:54 - Meaning in Life
10:10 - Changing A Suicidal Person’s Mind
14:39 - What Can We Say to The Loved Ones of The Suicide Victims?
17:20 - Victim Blaming
22:27 - Approaches Taken by Existential Therapist
26:55 - Coping Methods
30:42 - Closing & Sharing

With that, this last podcast episode also marks the end of our initiative for the National Suicide Prevention Month! All in all, we hope our work has expanded your knowledge, understanding, and perspective with regards to suicide. We would also like to give a big shoutout of appreciation to our dear guest speakers, Ms. Elaine, Mr. Bashir, and Ms. Evone, for joining us in our podcast series! We are immensely grateful and appreciative of them for the many perspectives they've presented which has certainly intrigued our thoughts and prompted us to think deeper. It has also pushed our aim to provide interesting and engaging content as part of the suicide prevention month to greater heights!

Our part doesn't just end here - in our everyday lives, we can make a difference and start conversation about suicide and mental health. After all, it's the little things that matter most, and these baby steps will go a long way in breaking the stigma.

Thank you once again for staying through with us on this incredible journey! Take care and stay safe!

•••••••••••• Music By •••••••••••••

‘Inspiring Music - Enthusiasm (Intro A - 6 seconds)’ 

Jay Man - OurMusicBox

Disclaimer: If you experience any discomfort or feel that this topic is too overwhelming for you, you need not stay on for the entirety of this discussion. Should you experience any emotional or psychological discomfort, feel free to contact the organizations provided below.

HELP University Centre For Psychological & Counselling Services (CPCS)
https://university.help.edu.my/student-alumni-services/counselling-therapy/
03-20961212 / 03-7849 3200

Befrienders:
https://www.befrienders.org.my/
sam@befrienders.org.my
03-76272929

Life Line Association Malaysia
http://lifeline.org.my/cn/
counselling@lifeline.org.my
03-4265 7995

Let's Talk Suicide Podcast Ep. 2

We took a 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 for our first episode. Today, our journey continues by 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐬. Today’s topic may be a little heavy, hence we advise you to take breaks in between the podcast if and when necessary and to be in a comfortable space. (A personal note from Tammie is to get your tissues ready!)

We understand some may not wish to stick through the entirety of the podcast, hence you may refer to the timestamps below to navigate to areas you may be more interested in! (We do hope you'll stay through the whole podcast)

1:51 - Opening Words from Mr. Bashir
2:19 - Encountering Clients with Suicide Ideations
9:10 - Guilt Tripping
11:39 - Traumatic Experiences for Suicide Attempts Among Adolescents
12:11 - Awareness
14:07 - Helping Individuals with Suicide Tendencies
18:08 - Saving A Person
19:11 - Suicide Being Misused
21:14 - Understanding Circumstances
21:58 - Trying to Adapt
23:41 - Mentality of Mental Disorders in the Community
24:34 - Suicide Tendencies
27:02 - Coping Methods
31:10 - Self-Distraction
37:43 - Growth as A Counsellor
42:24 - Facing Someone Who Lose Their Loved One
45:13 - Conclusion
We hope you've gained more knowledge and have left with a deeper understanding towards suicide after listening to our podcast!

Take care!

•••••••••••• Music By •••••••••••••

‘Inspiring Music - Enthusiasm (Intro A - 6 seconds)’ 

Jay Man - OurMusicBox

Disclaimer: If you experience any discomfort or feel that this topic is too overwhelming for you, you need not stay on for the entirety of this discussion. Should you experience any emotional or psychological discomfort, feel free to contact the organizations provided below.

HELP University Centre For Psychological & Counselling Services (CPCS)
https://university.help.edu.my/student-alumni-services/counselling-therapy/
03-20961212 / 03-7849 3200

Befrienders:
https://www.befrienders.org.my/
sam@befrienders.org.my
03-76272929

Life Line Association Malaysia
http://lifeline.org.my/cn/
counselling@lifeline.org.my
03-4265 7995

Welcome to our very first podcast episode! In this episode, we've covered suicide from a 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲!

We understand some may not wish to stick through the entirety of the podcast, hence you may refer to the timestamps below to navigate to areas you may be more interested in! (We do hope you'll stay through the whole podcast)

1:12 - Opening words from Ms. Elaine
2:59 - Rise of Suicide Cases
7:45 - Awareness on Mental Health and Psychoeducation
11:07 - [General] Social Psych Perspective on Suicide
18:22 - Approaches To Help Suicide Victims & Interventions (Government
Funding, Trained Professionals, Impact on Economy & Finance,
Community, Social Support)
26:45 - Mental Health Effect on Economics
27:40 - Being Present
28:00 - Family History of Suicide
31:14 - Suicide Survivor Stigma, and Further Interventions
32:49 - Social Support + Therapy
42:30 - Peer Victimization and Cyberbullying & Interventions
56:03 - Summary & Ending of the Podcast

We hope you've gained more knowledge and have left w a deeper understanding towards suicide after listening to our podcast!

Take care!

•••••••••••• Music By •••••••••••••

‘Inspiring Music - Enthusiasm (Intro A - 6 seconds)’ 

Jay Man - OurMusicBox

Disclaimer: If you experience any discomfort or feel that this topic is too overwhelming for you, you need not stay on for the entirety of this discussion. Should you experience any emotional or psychological discomfort, feel free to contact the organizations provided below.

HELP University Centre For Psychological & Counselling Services (CPCS)
https://university.help.edu.my/student-alumni-services/counselling-therapy/
03-20961212 / 03-7849 3200

Befrienders:
https://www.befrienders.org.my/
sam@befrienders.org.my
03-76272929

Life Line Association Malaysia
http://lifeline.org.my/cn/
counselling@lifeline.org.my
03-4265 7995