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Yesterday i joined @HospitalMathari & @spinkingske for the #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD2022 Ride. #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth4All 
The aim of this ride is to raise awareness on Mental Welness and health; and the fact that suicide is not the solution to life's problems.
The theme of #WSPD2022 is “Creating hope through action.” It calls for collective action to address suicide prevention.
The theme of #WSPD2022 is “Creating hope through action.” It calls for collective action to address suicide prevention.
Meaning that all of us - family, friends, co-workers, community, educators, religious leaders, healthcare professionals, politicians & governments - have a crucial role to play and actually can take action to prevent suicides.
It's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay!
As a suicidologist and someone who has experienced chronic suicidality since age 9, I want to offer some insights that mainstream prevention orgs don't often share. 🧵
As a suicidologist and someone who has experienced chronic suicidality since age 9, I want to offer some insights that mainstream prevention orgs don't often share. 🧵
Suicidal ideation does not mean a person needs to be immediately hospitalized against their will. A significant portion of the population experiences suicidal ideation and never acts on it. I'd argue that it's a "normal" response to many difficult life situations.
Suicidality isn't always episodic. That means that for some people, the desire to die never goes away. We wake up, think about it, and carry on with our day. I've seen this called "grey suicidality" online and it's fairly common. Again, not an emergency.
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay . To all those who have struggled or are struggling, know that you are not alone and I am so proud of you for holding on. If you’re dealing with suicidal thoughts please talk to someone, you don’t have to go through this alone.
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As someone who also has a history of struggling with this, I know it’s not easy to reach out and I know what it’s like to not be taken seriously, but talking to someone is so worth it. You can talk to a friend, family member, teacher, or there’s plenty of helplines for you.
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There are people who will and want to listen to you. Please don’t be ashamed for reaching out.
Know that you matter, your feelings, your experiences and your struggles are valid and you don’t need to prove yourself to anyone.
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Know that you matter, your feelings, your experiences and your struggles are valid and you don’t need to prove yourself to anyone.
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For #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, I can give you 15 ("very expert", or common sense) suicidologist tips for preventing suicide:
1) Dedicate some of your time to making things better for people around you.
2) Use some of what you have to improve things for those with less.
1) Dedicate some of your time to making things better for people around you.
2) Use some of what you have to improve things for those with less.
3) Lobby for your local, regional, or national governments to take suicide research and data collected suicide. Suicide is a top cause of death, especially <40. It should be prioritized as such.
4) Genuinely check in with kindness on people you care about.
4) Genuinely check in with kindness on people you care about.
5) Suicides over-represented Indigenous populations. If you are not Indigenous, use whatever privilege/favour/power you have to empower Indigenous communities to improve the harms of colonization. This requires material efforts including $, not statements of concern.
Heavy content warning for #WorldSuicidePreventionDay .
Part of my being autistic is that I get what are known as "intrusive thoughts". Fairly frequently they will involve thoughts of suicide. They pop out of nowhere and can be gone as quickly as they came. 1/
Part of my being autistic is that I get what are known as "intrusive thoughts". Fairly frequently they will involve thoughts of suicide. They pop out of nowhere and can be gone as quickly as they came. 1/
They used to scare me. I have in my life attempted it twice. The funny thing now is that they are almost "reassuring". I have had those thoughts so often that I know I won't act on them. On neither of the occasions that I did try did the thought just "pop in". 2/
It built up, it festered. I felt I couldn't talk to anyone about it so I let it get worse. I felt guilty at first for the feelings, which pushed me further and further, until I made the decision and at that point I felt calm. 3/
5 things you should never say to a suicidal person
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#Thread #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #AvonsPracticalTips #HealthyLiving
1. “Suicide is selfish and Cowardly.”
This guilt trip is quite common but many people who consider suicide think their existence is a burden to the people they love. 'Self' is the last thing they care about.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #AvonsPracticalTips
This guilt trip is quite common but many people who consider suicide think their existence is a burden to the people they love. 'Self' is the last thing they care about.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #AvonsPracticalTips
Also, it's counterproductive to help someone by shaming them? Naturally, people would do everything possible to avoid death. We won't say suicide is brave but overcoming the fear of death isn't cowardly.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #AvonsPracticalTips
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #AvonsPracticalTips
‘The strongest thing I ever did was ask for help’ ❤
Scarlett Moffatt chats about her experience visiting her local @samaritans branch in Durham and how the charity helped her for #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 👇 trib.al/fEh5bfq
Scarlett Moffatt chats about her experience visiting her local @samaritans branch in Durham and how the charity helped her for #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 👇 trib.al/fEh5bfq
Sitting around a table as she chats to a group of people, Scarlett Moffatt leans forward to say something.
🗣️ ‘I don’t think of you as ordinary people you could pass in Asda, I think of you as little angels,’ she tells them. ‘I don’t know what I’d have done without you.’
🗣️ ‘I don’t think of you as ordinary people you could pass in Asda, I think of you as little angels,’ she tells them. ‘I don’t know what I’d have done without you.’
Although they all laugh and brush aside her words, Scarlett really means what she’s saying, as without people like them, she might not be here today.
We commemorate #WorldSuicidePreventionDay , by raising awareness on #ResidentWellness: #CreatingHopeThroughAction. Our medical students shared their entries in the contest by @SpaceUcms & @MedicalUcms. The first entry is by birthday boy Dr Shubham Arora 1/ #MedEdMentalHealth
#ResidentWellness: #CreatingHopeThroughAction. The second entry is by Pragya Mitra 1/ #MedEdMentalHealth #UCMS
"With a hand to aid and a shoulder to lament
Making space for explanations and dissent
It's time we cease exalting the torment
For residents' health is an issue urgent
-Dr Mansi Jain #UCMS #WSPD2022 #CreatingHopeThroughAction #ResidentWellness #MedEdMentalHealth
Making space for explanations and dissent
It's time we cease exalting the torment
For residents' health is an issue urgent
-Dr Mansi Jain #UCMS #WSPD2022 #CreatingHopeThroughAction #ResidentWellness #MedEdMentalHealth
🧵 Many of us find talking about suicide difficult. But for someone who’s feeling suicidal, talking about it could be their first step towards getting help.
Here are some tips to help you when talking to someone about suicidal feelings this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay (1/9)
Here are some tips to help you when talking to someone about suicidal feelings this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay (1/9)
Ask open questions. Questions that invite someone to say more than 'yes' or 'no' such as 'How have you been feeling?' or 'What happened next?' (2/9)
Give them time. You might feel anxious to hear their answers, but it helps if you let them take the time they need. (3/9)
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
An estimated 703,000 people a year take their life around the world.
For every suicide, there are likely 20 other people making a suicide attempt and many more have serious thoughts of suicide.
#BeTheLight and prevent suicide.
An estimated 703,000 people a year take their life around the world.
For every suicide, there are likely 20 other people making a suicide attempt and many more have serious thoughts of suicide.
#BeTheLight and prevent suicide.
We can all play a role in supporting those experiencing a suicidal crisis or those bereaved by suicide.
We can all encourage understanding about the issue, Let's create hope through action and #BeTheLight bit.ly/2lGXO5a
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #SuicidePrevention
We can all encourage understanding about the issue, Let's create hope through action and #BeTheLight bit.ly/2lGXO5a
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #SuicidePrevention
Who may be at risk of suicide:
🔹Someone who's tried to take their own life before
🔹People with depression/emotional distress, socially isolated or living with chronic pain/illness
🔹Someone with alcohol or drug problems
🔹Violence, abuse survivors
#SuicidePrevention
🔹Someone who's tried to take their own life before
🔹People with depression/emotional distress, socially isolated or living with chronic pain/illness
🔹Someone with alcohol or drug problems
🔹Violence, abuse survivors
#SuicidePrevention
In 2021, there were 5,583 suicides registered in England and Wales ow.ly/hLLV50KALpW
James Tucker, Head of Analysis in the Health and Life Events Division, Office for National Statistics, said: (1/2)
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James Tucker continued by saying: (2/2)
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1/ Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, & soon #TruthAndReconciliation day, so lets talk about Indigenous Suicide.
Most organizations will talk about the frequency of white suicide, but, male or female, youth Indigenous suicides are as/more common and poorly discussed.
Most organizations will talk about the frequency of white suicide, but, male or female, youth Indigenous suicides are as/more common and poorly discussed.
2/ In the US, Indigenous suicide in BOYS & YOUNG MEN is as common as the well-discussed "middle age white men" group, and late in life we see the escalation of white suicide.
In women, INDENGENOUS GIRLS and YOUNG WOMEN have as high a suicide rate as the middle age white peak.
In women, INDENGENOUS GIRLS and YOUNG WOMEN have as high a suicide rate as the middle age white peak.
3/ In Canada, Indigenous suicide is THREEFOLD more common than non-Indigenous suicide. And for Inuit, NINEFOLD. For Inuit men in Inuit Nunangat, the risk is THIRTYFOLD higher in the young adult age group.
🧵Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and here at PBS we firmly believe in speaking openly and honestly about #mentalhealth and mental illness. Here’s some resources to inform and support you or someone you know. (1/7) rewire.org/mental-health-… (From @Rewire_dot_org)
Social distancing and isolation during COVID-19 has had a profound impact on those struggling with mental illness. Here's ways to stay safe during these times. (From @Rewire_dot_org) (2/7) rewire.org/suicide-preven…
This 3-digit hotline has made asking for help much easier and is working to reduce the stigma around mental health issues when asking for help. (From @Rewire_dot_org) (3/7) rewire.org/3-digit-suicid…
#TW Suicide: Dr. Phillip W. Schnarrs was just ten years old when he first attempted suicide. This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, Schnarrs tells his story, looking back at life as a gay youth and sharing his research into LGBTQ+ mental health. huffpost.com/entry/gay-suic…
Recent findings from @TrevorProject show that 42% of LGBTQ+ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, including more than half of transgender and nonbinary youth. huffp.st/C4AUHQF
LGBTQ+ adults are more likely to report having experienced adverse childhood experiences compared to cisgender heterosexual adults. This includes child abuse, neglect and exposure to domestic violence. huffp.st/C4AUHQF
2) Asking someone if they've been thinking about suicide or are feeling suicidal won't put the idea in their head.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD2021
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD2021
3) It's better to ask the question and be wrong than not ask at all
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#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD2021
Thread: Many of us find talking about suicide difficult. But for someone who’s feeling suicidal, talking about it could be their first step towards getting help.
Here are some tips to help you when talking to someone about suicidal feelings this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay (1/10)
Here are some tips to help you when talking to someone about suicidal feelings this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay (1/10)
If you feel able to listen, ask open questions... (2/10)
Give them plenty of time to answer your questions. (3/10)
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
#Suicide is a global public health issue.
All ages, sexes and regions of the world are affected.
There is a lot we can do to prevent suicide bit.ly/38SqBsz
#Suicide is a global public health issue.
All ages, sexes and regions of the world are affected.
There is a lot we can do to prevent suicide bit.ly/38SqBsz
Do you know someone who may be considering #suicide?
Reach out. Offer help.
Let them know you care.
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#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Reach out. Offer help.
Let them know you care.
▶️ bit.ly/38SqBsz
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
1 in 100 deaths is by #suicide.
Every year, more people die as a result of suicide than HIV, malaria or breast cancer - or war and homicide.
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#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Every year, more people die as a result of suicide than HIV, malaria or breast cancer - or war and homicide.
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#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Okay, time for a serious tweet. Today (September 10) was #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and so I want to re-up two threads (one is inside the other) sharing a few highlights of my mental health journey. This has been a really difficult time for so many.
Since both threads (from May '20 and June '18), I've had setbacks and struggles. I say that because mental health isn't something that simply ends and disappears. It's something you constantly work at and anything (or anyone) can send you back #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
My DMs are open and I'm always willing to talk, in part because often times I didn't feel like (and knew) I had people in my corner or at least ones that was educated about, could grapple with, and/or understand mental health. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
~3 yrs ago I lost a dear friend to #suicide, I still cannot speak about it without feeling deep, unfathomable pain, but I know hers must have been unbearably greater.
On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay here's what I shared privately w/ my friends & hope might help others too.
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On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay here's what I shared privately w/ my friends & hope might help others too.
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This was a #Ontario-centric thread but pls speak to your doctor for local & specific recommendations for you!
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#SuicidePrevention #WSPD #WSPD2020
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I know this is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and I say this with total sincerity because I take it issue seriously -- CNN and MSNBC is bad for your mental health. Joy Reid, Brian Stelter, Jim Acosta, Brianna Keilar, Chris Hayes, etc. WANT you to be in a mentally-crippled state.
If you're scared for your life, hiding under your bed, afraid to go outside, and thus struggling with your mental faculties, then CNN and MSNBC will see their job as successful.
They talk about Trump as the ultimate fear-mongerer, but every story casting doubt on the vaccine, suggesting Trump doesn't care about you, six feet might not be enough for social distancing, the mere act of going outside could kill you, it's all meant to cripple you in fear.
1/4 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay is today – Let’s all commit to help prevent #suicide! Read this thread for resources to #TakeThatStep and #HelpOthers. #WSPD2020 #SuicidePrevention
2/4 If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1 or your local emergency help line. You can also get support from a local crisis centre, @CrisisCanada (1-833-456-4566), 1 866 APPELLE (Quebec residents), @KidsHelpPhone...
3/4 The Hope for Wellness Help Line (1-855-242-3310) offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all #Indigenous Peoples, incl. an on-Line Chat Counseling Service: hopeforwellness.ca
Sharing thread of my thoughts on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD #suicidalthoughts_Medical_Emergency what I learnt as Psychiatrist during last 2 decades
1/n Before leaving for hospital, I made my first post on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay as I have strong belief and do practice that #suicidalthoughts_Medical_Emergency
2/n On reaching hospital, saw first patient in emergency who tries to harm herself due to hanging..somehow saved by family member. My first tweet of the day comes into my mind. Patient required admission. Decision was taken to admit for #SuicidePrevention..first step of treatment
One of the scariest experiences a person can have is hearing a loved one say they want to die. While it can be tempting to dismiss it as being attention-seeking, it's important to take them seriously.
Here's how to really help.
#AvonsPracticalTips #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Here's how to really help.
#AvonsPracticalTips #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
1. Decide if the risk is imminent
If your friend is at risk of attempting suicide soon, call for help immediately. Imminent danger includes a person in possession of a weapon, pills, or other means to follow through with suicide.
#AvonsPracticalTips #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
If your friend is at risk of attempting suicide soon, call for help immediately. Imminent danger includes a person in possession of a weapon, pills, or other means to follow through with suicide.
#AvonsPracticalTips #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
1b. If possible, don't leave them alone and do your best to remove any possible means they can use to hurt themselves.
#AvonsPracticalTips #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
#AvonsPracticalTips #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
“No disease in history has seen such rapid development in research”, says @DrTedros at @WHO presser on #covid19. “Now, the world's ambition to develop these tools as fast as possible, must be matched by its ambition to ensure as many people as possible have access to them."
@DrTedros @WHO Makes same point made he and @antonioguterres made earlier today at 1st meeting of facilitation council: That the ACT accelerator needs additional funding of $35 billion to develop and equitably distribute #covid19 diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines.
@DrTedros @WHO @antonioguterres Role of the facilitation council is "to provide political leadership and advocacy and to mobilize additional resources”, says @DrTedros. High level event to be held at the United Nations General Assembly on 30th September, he says.
