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Season Finale: Suicide Prevention and the Power of First Person Storytelling with Ailish Forfar, Mia Lobel and Piper Daken
Please see below several mental health resources to help you through times of suicidal ideation.
Stories have always been a part of my life. Whether it was the relief from my anxiety that would come from a bedtime story or starting a podcast to tell my own, stories have always been there for me. Storytelling has played a crucial role in how I've been able to navigate difficult times of suicidal ideation and so today's episode is an exploration into the true power of storytelling and its effects on suicidal ideation. In today's episode, I'm humbled to be joined by Sportsnet host Ailish Forfar, renowned podcast producer and storyteller Mia Lobel and psychology graduate Piper Daken.
If you are experiencing a suicidal crisis moment and need immediate help you can dial 9-8-8 anywhere in Canada to receive 24/7 crisis support.
Kids Help Phone: If you are struggling with suicidal ideation or any mental distress and are under the age of 30 please get in touch with Kids Help Phone using any of the following means: Text: 686868 Call: 1-800-668-6868 Online Chat (open from 7 pm - 11:15 pm ET): Link
Find a Helpline that suites your mental health needs using this directory: Find a Helpline
Learn more about holistic mental health care by reading the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Framework
Explore the Suicide Prevention Toolkits created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada
The Canadian Mental Health Associate (CMHA) is one of Canada's oldest and most trusted mental health organizations. By finding your local CMHA chapter using this hyperlink, you can discover what suicide prevention and mental health resources are available to you in your community.
If you are looking to be trained in Suicide Prevention First Aid I recommend checking out ASIST or any of the programs through Livingworks.
If you are a student, please do not hesitate to explore the mental health resources available to you through your university's healthcare programs. Booking my first session with a counsellor at my university was a life-changing decision.
Thank you all for an incredible season! To stay in touch until next season feel free to email me at lifesawreckpodcast@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @moorzyyy or the podcast @lifesawreckpodcast
Follow Ailish on Twitter and Instagram @ailishforfar
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