There are a lot of misconceptions about suicide and suicidality and the conversation is always changing. So today, I wanted to bring you 10 insights that I have from speaking openly about suicide for the last four years, with both survivors and specialists.

Usual disclaimers apply here: if you are in emotional distress or feeling vulnerable, you may not want to listen since I will obviously be discussing suicidality at length.

However… today’s episode could be weirdly comforting and reassuring for anyone who has felt suicidal in the past and wants to feel a little bit more normal about the whole thing.

In this episode, I’ll talk share:

• some interesting aspects about all parts of the suicide spectrum (yup, there’s a spectrum)
• how suicidality affects more people than we realise
• some of the (dare I say) positives that came from experiencing suicidal feelings
• busting some myths around suicidality
• talking about the language around suicide with some recommendations of phrases to use or avoid
• the need to take the suicide conversation to take it mainstream
• the importance of distinguishing between mental and emotional health – and how this can help us understand suicidality better

Thank you for being here, and I'll catch you next time.

Alice

COLLABORATORS

This episode is brought to you by Dark Coffee – development coaching to get your work and wellbeing working better together so you can feel like a badass in business.

Host: fAlice Lyons rom Dark Coffee 

Music: Solving Suicide Theme by Steve Leggett 

If you have any questions or would like to give us any feedback, you can email Alice at talk@darkcoffee.co.uk

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RESOURCES

Suicide Support Organisations (UK)

Samaritans: Confidential suicide discussion and support. Free helpline available round the clock. Text - 116123. Call - 08457 909090 Email -  jo@samaritans.org. Website - www.samaritans.org

Mind: Support and information for anyone suffering from a mental health problem. 0300 123 3393 Website - Mind.org.uk

Saneline: Practical information, crisis care and emotional support to people affected by mental health concerns. Helpline: 0845 767 8000, open daily from 6pm – 11pm.