Ep 257 - Suicide: Warning Signs, Prevention & Hope
About this episode
This episode discusses the warning signs of suicide and how to respond compassionately and effectively.
Two Steps Ahead Podcast Ep 257 - Suicide: Warning Signs, Prevention & Hope Suicide prevention begins with awareness, honest conversations and the courage to ask someone if they are thinking about suicide.In this episode of the Two Steps Ahead Podcast, we discuss the warning signs of suicide, why someone may experience suicidal thoughts and how friends, relatives, coworkers, teachers, pastors and community members can respond.This compassionate and practical conversation examines suicide prevention from therapeutic, psychological and Christian perspectives. The goal is not to judge, shame or oversimplify someone’s pain. The goal is to help listeners recognize a possible crisis, start a potentially lifesaving conversation and connect the person with appropriate support.IMPORTANT CRISIS INFORMATION:If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, serious emotional distress or believe that you may hurt yourself, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.If someone is in immediate life-threatening danger, call 911.This episode is provided for education and awareness. It is not a substitute for diagnosis, therapy, medical treatment or emergency care from a qualified…
People in this episode
Host: Sonn Eidem
Topics covered
- suicide prevention
- mental health
- warning signs
- support
- Christian perspectives
- community response
Keywords
- suicide
- prevention
- mental health
- crisis
- support
- awareness
- conversation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Two Steps Ahead Podcast, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, RadioWarp
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