91: Suicide: The Ripple Effect Movement
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Trigger Warning: This post discusses honest experiences with and about mental health and suicide . The aim of this recording is to tell experiences with honesty. Therefore, some conversations may trigger an adverse reaction. If a post is beginning to upset you, we advise that you please stop reading it immediately and talk to your support team.
I (Johana Page) was honoured to be able to catch up with Joanne Clarke from WCYCS, Mentally Fit EP & Lincoln Alive, with special guest Matt Runnalls the CEO and Founder of 'Mindfull' Australia.
Jo brought documentary style movie "Suicide: The Ripple Effect" for a free community screening to Youthoria, which is how this interview came about. With "World Suicide Prevention Day" coming up, followed by "Are You OK Day?" we are encouraging open conversations about life, and showing that through relationships and discussion, it's OK to not be OK... and there is support and hope.
Often people fear speaking on the subject of suicide,, some people are afraid to ask if others are OK... on the flip side those struggling with suicidal thoughts may feel ashamed or as though they don't want to burden anyone with their problems... We need to be there for each other and open opportunity to have honest conversations.
As we know Suicide can effect anyone... It can be a spilt second emotional based decision, or a life long struggle with depression... It can come in many forms, which is why it is so dangerous... It could be the seemingly most happiest, out going person... or the withdrawn friend you have not heard from in awhile.
"Vulnerability is the birth place of strength" Matt Says... "And it can have a positive ripple effect.." in sharing our story it encourages others to do the same. "
Stories of hope enable others to find strength
MindfullAus is extremely proud of the incredibly inspiring and compassionate people who have come together to spread the most important message, that of Acceptance & Hope. Mindfull Aus understands the task at hand in reducing statistics lost to Suicide & the stigma associated with Mental Illness is far greater than just one individual or group of people, as we seek out opportunities to work with collectively as many people as we can to inflict a much bigger more powerful and beneficial social change and voice.
https://www.facebook.com/lincolnalive
https://www.facebook.com/MentallyFitEP
If you are in urgent need of help
Chat online https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
Call: 1300 659 467
Lifeline Australia : 13 11 14
Free Online Counselling: https://saregionalaccess.org.au/
Private Message - Mentally Fit EP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MentallyFitEP/
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QPR - Our Mission : To save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
https://qprinstitute.com/about-qpr QPR
LOCAL EVENTS:
-World Suicide Prevention Day - 10th September
Coffee & Conversations 11am - 2pm at WCYCS
- R U OK? Day - 13th September
Coffee & Conversations 11am - 2pm at WCYCS
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