Futuremakers
S4 Ep8: Suicide prevention and mental health advocacy with Ben West
Sep 14, 2023
Belinda Lennox interviews Ben West, a mental health campaigner and author, about his journey as an advocate for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. They discuss the need for better mental health support in schools, the importance of openly discussing suicide, the challenges faced in addressing mental health in businesses, and the therapeutic benefits of journaling.
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- Early intervention and better structures are needed in schools to support and educate students about mental health issues.
- Breaking the silence and openly discussing the reality of mental illness and suicide is crucial for creating effective solutions.
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Importance of Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness
The podcast episode focuses on the importance of suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Ben West, a mental health campaigner, shares his personal experience of losing his younger brother to suicide and how it has driven him to raise awareness and help others. He emphasizes the need for more understanding, empathy, and funding in mental health research to address the mental health crisis, especially among young people. Through his advocacy work, he highlights the significance of early intervention and better structures in schools to support and educate students about mental health issues.
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