Let’s Talk Suicide… How to Have the Hard Conversations (with Hadassah Zirkind)

Disclaimer:

The perspective shared in this episode is based on personal experience and subsequent training and advocacy work. Suicide is a complex and individual issue, and this podcast is not intended to provide clinical or therapeutic guidance. If you or someone you know is in distress, or considering suicide or self-harm, please contact a specialized crisis line or mental health professional in your region.

Resources:

- USA hotline: 988

- USA crisis text line: 741-741

- Hadassah's website: https:/preventfrumsuicide.org

- Risk Assessment Steps/info: https:/suicideispreventable.org

- Frum Warmline: 484-474-0544

Note: This episode was filmed months ago and scheduled for release on this date. It's always important to be knowledgeable about this sensitive subject and Hadassah explains the importance of properly addressing these challenges.

Hadassah Zirkind is a suicide prevention advocate who speaks from lived experience. After surviving two suicide attempts, she has dedicated her life to raising awareness about the importance of properly addressing suicide, mental health, and real prevention. Through education, honesty, and compassion, Hadassah works to help individuals and communities move past stigma and toward understanding, support, and life.

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