IPSP001 World Suicide Prevention Day Special
⚠ Content note: This episode discusses suicide, and references factors contributing to suicide, including mental illness, trauma, violence, and poverty. If you’re unable to engage with these topics right now, you are welcome to skip this episode or come back to it when you feel better resourced.
On this World Suicide Prevention Day, we explore the real stories behind the statistics. Suicide is never about one thing — it's shaped by pain, pressure, stigma, and systems that make it hard to ask for help. In this episode, we unpack the myths, talk honestly about why suicide happens, and share how we can respond with compassion and support.
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☎ South Africa: Call SADAG’s Suicide Helpline at 0800 567 567 (24/7).
📱 International: In the US, dial or text 988. In the UK & Ireland, call 116 123.
🌐 For more countries, visit findahelpline.com.
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⏳ Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 Land acknowledgement
00:00:28 Title credits
00:00:58 Content note
00:01:44 Welcome and introduction
00:03:47 Suicide worldwide
00:05:37 Breaking the stigma|
00:14:04 Why suicide happens: Factors and stressors
00:23:51 Changing the narrative (Language matters)
00:27:40 Identifying warning signs
00:28:51 How to help: Mental health first aid
00:31:33 Self-care for those in crisis
00:33:15 Self-care for those offering support
00:35:18 Prevention and systemic change
00:37:06 End credits
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📚 References
Brown, A.(2024). Suicide Prevention Handbook. Intersectional Psychology.
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