37 min
Suicide Awareness & Intervention Mental Health University
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- Mental Health
Suicide and self-harm are among the most uncomfortable discussion topics- yet incredibly necessary as critical mental health topics. Statistics are alarming - particularly among college students where on average 1,100 college students commit suicide each year. In this episode we discuss the often avoided conversations around suicide and self-harm including the implications for students concerned about roommates and friends at risk and how to access help. 1:30 : Introduction
2:15 : College campus messaging
5:00 : Stigma around the word suicide
8:20 : Social awareness on jokes
12:00 : Suicidal thinking “ideation”
16:00 : Approaching & supporting friends
24:30 : Consulting a therapist as a concerned friend
27:00 : Continuing campus conversations
28:30 : Call to Action: Take charge of your mental health
36:00 : Recap & Tips
Suicide and self-harm are among the most uncomfortable discussion topics- yet incredibly necessary as critical mental health topics. Statistics are alarming - particularly among college students where on average 1,100 college students commit suicide each year. In this episode we discuss the often avoided conversations around suicide and self-harm including the implications for students concerned about roommates and friends at risk and how to access help. 1:30 : Introduction
2:15 : College campus messaging
5:00 : Stigma around the word suicide
8:20 : Social awareness on jokes
12:00 : Suicidal thinking “ideation”
16:00 : Approaching & supporting friends
24:30 : Consulting a therapist as a concerned friend
27:00 : Continuing campus conversations
28:30 : Call to Action: Take charge of your mental health
36:00 : Recap & Tips
37 min