Giving Voice to Depression
270_Not Everything You Know About Suicide is True
Sep 5, 2023
Mark Henick, a TEDx speaker and attempt survivor, along with Licensed Psychologist Anita Sanz, debunk misconceptions, myths, and lies about suicide. They discuss the responsibility of suicide prevention, the connection between depression and suicidal thoughts, the presence of warning signs, and the cognitive pathway of suicidal thoughts.
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Quick takeaways
- Suicidal thoughts can range from a desire to be done with life without intending to end one's life, to having a plan and intending to act on it.
- There are several common myths and misconceptions about suicide and suicide prevention, including the belief that someone who has survived a previous suicide attempt is not serious about dying, which is incorrect.
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Understanding Suicidal Thoughts
Not everyone who thinks about suicide is in immediate risk or crisis. Suicidal thoughts can range from a desire to be done with life without intending to end one's life, to having a plan and intending to act on it. Depression itself can limit one's view and have a significant impact on a person's life. People who struggle with depression often do not want to die, but rather, they do not want to live with the pain, existential dread, and difficulties that come with the illness.
