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Let’s Talk Hope: Ending the Stigma around Suicide
Let’s Talk Hope: Ending the Stigma around Suicide is a powerful podcast series dedicated to opening conversations around suicide prevention, mental health, and community support. Hosted by Gemma Cutting and Professor Pooja Saini, each episode features real stories, expert insights and practical solutions to break the stigma surrounding suicide. From barbershops to postvention support, menopause to crisis intervention, this series highlights the voices of those with lived experience and the importance of hope, awareness and action in saving lives.
S1 Ep01 – Distress in Disguise: Recognising the Signs
byProf. Pooja Saini, LJMU / Innobella Media
In this episode of Let's Talk Hope, host Gemma Cutting and guests Jane Boland and Rob Glover discuss with Prof. Pooja Saini the importance of addressing suicide and mental health openly. They explore the pressures faced by public figures, the stigma surrounding mental health, and the need for community conversations to support those in crisis. The episode emphasizes that anyone can be affected by suicidal thoughts and that it is crucial to create safe spaces for dialogue and support.
Takeaways
- The podcast aims to reduce the stigma around suicide.
- Personal experiences can inspire hope and awareness.
- Public figures can influence conversations about mental health.
- Stigma can prevent individuals from seeking help.
- Community support is vital in suicide prevention.
- Conversations about suicide should happen in everyday settings.
- It's important to recognize the signs of distress.
- Preparation is key for having difficult conversations.
- Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, regardless of status.
- We need more open discussions about mental health.
Sound Bites
- ”Anyone can be touched by suicide.”
- ”It's okay to talk about it.”
- ”We need more people to talk about it.”
- ”We need to talk about suicide openly.”
- ”We need to break down the stigma.”
- ”It's about having that conversation.”
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Let's Talk Hope
01:30 Distress in Disguise: Recognizing the Signs
07:30 The Pressure of Public Life
13:13 Understanding Suicidal Crisis
20:06 Breaking the Stigma Around Suicide
28:52 Community Conversations and Resources
More Information / Help & Support
For more information about the individuals and organisations featured in this episode, or if you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, the following organisations can provide help and support:
Papyrus provides confidential support and advice to young people (under 25 years of age)
struggling with thoughts of suicide: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
Samaritans works to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs
someone: https://www.samaritans.org/
Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for
anyone who is struggling to cope: https://giveusashout.org/
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.: https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/
James’ Place is a charity offering free, life-saving treatment to suicidal men at three centres
in Liverpool, London and Newcastle: https://www.jamesplace.org.uk/
Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database: https://hubofhope.co.uk/
Alfie’s Squad is a service for children bereaved by suicide: https://alfiessquad.org/
Amparo provides emotional and practical support for anyone affected by suicide: https://amparo.org.uk/
Credits
Series conceived by Prof Pooja Saini at Liverpool John Moores University
Produced and distributed by Innobella Media
Hosted by Gemma Cutting
Sound Recording & Post-Production: Paul Freeman-Powell
Music Composed & Produced by Tom Anderson
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