Key Takeaways:
- The fear that exists on both ends of, the person living with suicidal thoughts and, the friends or family members who are not sure how to address it without causing more harm.
- The importance of being direct when addressing a person who you suspect to be thinking of harming themself or someone else; i.e. are you thinking about hurting yourself? Are you thinking about dying?…
- The language we use to speak about suicide and why it needs to change.
This conversation with Lisa Sugarman, a Boston-based author, columnist, crisis counselor and three-time survivor of suicide loss, uncovers the profound ways our words influence perceptions and stigma, through looking at how language can shape our understanding of suicide and mental health, stressing the critical need for more compassionate language, moving away from terms like "committed suicide" which criminalize and stigmatize.
Lisa speaks on the emotional complexities of losing her father to suicide and the heavy burden of secrecy that followed. She describes the prolonged mourning and emotional isolation she experienced, emphasizing the importance of processing chaotic emotions and seeking assistance. We also celebrate the power of advocacy, community and authenticity, highlighting the impactful work of The Trevor Projectin supporting the LGBTQ+ community, with resources spanning suicide prevention, mental health, gender identity, diversity etc.
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