Post Suicide Perceptions You Can Tell Us

Trigger Warning; frequent mentions of suicide



“There is no time limit on grief.”



In our second episode of You Can Tell Us, Saba and Rifoo discuss the aftermath of a suicide in society.



Looking at the emotions of deep grief, shame, and even guilt on the part of the victim’s loved ones, and how reactions from society may influence those emotions, Saba and Rifoo reflect on how we can be present for those who are hurting.



They also dive into preventative measures that we can be taking on an individual level and a policy level.



Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction

(02:00) - Parental impact on children passing away by suicide

(02:53) - Family roles and understanding aftermath

(04:34) - Blaming, shaming, and guilt

(05:20) - Understanding grief

(08:40) - Coping mechanisms for grief

(12:20) - Society’s take on aftermath

(13:07) - Community’s role in providing support to the victim’s family

(14:40) - Suicide prevention as individuals

(17:55) - Suicide prevention on a policy/community level

(18:30) - Self care as a prevention strategy

(19:00) - Mental health disorders and the correlation with risk of suicide

(20:45) - Knowing the warning signs

(24:00) - Policy level framework for further awareness

(28:00) - Media handling of suicide reporting