Why we NEED to be talking about Suicide - with Casandra Simington | Ep 30

September is Suicide Awareness Month, so in this episode of That's How You Feel, we thought it necessary to have a meaningful discussion about suicide and how it affects us all. We all know someone - or ARE someone - who has been impacted by suicide. Mental Health Specialist and Bereavement Counselor Cassandra Simington shares her story from struggle to survival, and opens up about why suicide seems to be the only answer for so many who are in darkness.

This episode is heavier than most, so viewer discretion is advised.

The best way to combat darkness is to shine a light on it.


If you or someone you know is struggling with your mental health, call or text 988 to connect with a trained counselor anytime, day or night. Or visit https://988lifeline.org/

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 3:39 Comments
• 6:34 QOTD: Plymouth Rock
• 9:47 QOTD: Walked out of a Movie
• 14:32 QOTD: Amazon
• 19:47 Topic: Suicide Awareness
• 21:41 Cassandra's Story
• 30:58 Mental Health Resources
• 35:42 Empathizing with Younger People
• 40:58 How has suicide impacted your life?
• 44:39 Helping people who are hurting
• 47:59 QPR Training
• 49:52 Is Suicide Selfish?
• 56:11 Advice
• 1:02:24 Anger and Guilt
• 1:09:12 Suicide and Religion
• 1:19:30 Weekly Segment