If you are in crisis or know someone who is...please call:
Suicide Lifeline at 1-800- 273-8255
or text the word "help" to 741-741
http://afsp.org/get-help
Host: Shell Pavlis
Guest: Nancy Cooper
Suicide is the tenth most common cause of death in the United States. Each year, over 45,000 Americans die by suicide, averaging 123 suicides each day. According to a 2014 assessment, despite the high risk of suicide in the United States, around 40% of people with mental illnesses do not seek medical help. One of the main reasons why people don't seek help, according to researchers, is stigma.
Suicide is a sensitive subject that should be handled with care and respect. It's not simply about being politically correct. Whether we're having a conversation, talking to someone who has lived experience, or writing about the problem in a professional situation. It all boils down to saving lives.
As our knowledge and awareness of suicide grows, so must our approach to discussing it. To help us be more aware of our own language choices, Nancy discusses the power of a solid support system and surrounding yourself with loved ones, the correct terms those around you can use to better communicate and help, what not to say and where to find suicide prevention resources.
00:00 Introduction
2:34 The language of suicide prevention
5:18 Using the correct terms when speaking about suicide prevention
7:33 The power of a solid support system
10:46 Ways to show support
12:27 What not to say
16:30 being the chapter chair of AFSP
19:44 Duck Duck Hope
23:34 Suicide prevention resources
25:57 Listener question
27:27 Self tips for loss survivors
Connect with Shell Pavlis:
AFSP Volunteer, Advocate, Event Sponsor, Give Back Partner
Realtor® Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
shellpavlis.afsp@gmail.com
All Shell's Social: https://linktr.ee/shellseeshell
Connect with our Guest:
Nancy Cooper, America Foundation of Suicide Prevention, OC Chapter Chair
ncooper1011@gmail.com
https://afsp.org/chapter/orange-county
https://bewelloc.org/
Council on Aging OC https://www.coasc.org
Children's Hospital of Orange County https://www.choc.org/mental-health/
Hoag Hospital https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/community-benefit/hoag-programs/mental-health-services/
University of California, Irvine https://counseling.uci.edu/services/
Let's Stop Suicide. Mental Health for All. Suicide Prevention. Suicide Support.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Orange County, CA: https://afsp.org/chapter/orange-county
Become a Volunteer https://afsp.org/chapter/orange-county#volunteer
Advocacy https://afsp.org/become-a-suicide-prevention-public-policy-advocate
National Alliance on Mental Health https://nami.org/Support-Education
DiDi Hirsch Mental Health Services (LA & OC) https://didihirsch.org
Connect with Hope Out of the Darkness:
http://HopeOutoftheDarkness.com
Record a Question about mental health or suicide to be answered on an episode of Hope Out of the Darkness: https://www.speakpipe.com/HopeOutoftheDarkness
Want to be a guest, or have an idea for a discussion you want to hear? Email Shellpavlis.afsp@gmail.com
