LDS Mental Health Podcast The Truth About Suicide and the Gospel
This week’s topic is an often taboo subject in the church and around the world. But it is one that is near and dear to my heart. About 6 years ago, I had my first loss to suicide that was close to me. My coworker died by suicide and it was a devastating situation all around. Since that time, due to the location of where I work, suicide intervention has become a daily part of my work.
I have taken on work in my community to decrease the loss to suicide by becoming an intervention trainer where I teach classes to others on how to help and intervene. I also run our counties suicide prevention coalition. I am passionate about this subject and couldn’t miss the opportunity to bring awareness to the subject this month as I am addressing mental health through the lens of the gospel.
If you or someone you love needs help right away, use the national mental health crisis line by dialing 988 on your phone to be connected to a trained therapist in your area 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
National Mental Health Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
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Articles of interest
Understanding Suicide: Warning Signs and Prevention
By Kenichi Shimokawa, PhD LDS Family Services, Japan office
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints resources on Suicide
You might also enjoy these episodes from the Meaningful Minutes Podcast
Episode 95: The Gospel and Your Mental Health
https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/95
Episode 87: The Natural Man: The Enemy to Your Mental Health
https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/87
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