September is Suicide Prevention Month and Jay gets very personal on the topic. Have you ever been in a very dark place? Seemingly falling deeply into an abyss of pain? Well, Jay has contemplated suicide…a few times. In Episode 18, “Pain So Real You Want To Die (A Podcast on Suicide)” she gets emotional speaking on her own experiences and the reasons she chose to be a mental health advocate. Listen to the vulnerability, honesty, and compassion which you’ve grown to love and respect of her.
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EPISODE 18: “Pain So Real You Want To Die.”
IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed is a mental health-focused podcast and in Ep. 18, “Pain So Real You Want To Die,” Jay shares her own battle with suicide and encourages her listeners to pay attention to the people in their lives, who may be silently battling with suicidal thoughts – especially our children.
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According to the World Health Organization, One person dies every 40 seconds from suicide.
Other information shared:
- Astronomical local, national and world statistics on suicide.
- The alarming rate of suicide among black youth ages 5-18.
- Myths on black people and suicide.
- How to Identify someone who is suicidal.
- How to best offer help to someone having suicidal ideations
Watch Pastors Greg Laurie and Kay Warren deliver a painful sermon on suicide after Jarrid Wilson’s death HERE.
Resources:
Senator Carlucci Hold Hearing On Suicide Prevention For NYS’ Black Youth.
CDC’s Leading Causes of Death Reports, 1981 – 2017
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Statistics
Recognizing Suicidal Behavior: WebMD
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts and need someone to talk to, call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-TALK, 1-888-NYC-WELL, or check out the app Talkspace.
Check out Safe Space for iOS and Andriod users.
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