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Lift OneSelf: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health

Are you or someone you know struggling with feelings of hopelessness? This episode of Lift OneSelf is a must-listen.

What You'll Discover:

• A raw, personal account of battling suicidal thoughts
• Why emotional distress is just a chapter, not the end of your story
• The surprising link between your nervous system and mental health
• Practical techniques to find calm in the storm of your mind
• How to be a lifeline for someone in crisis

Why Listen Now?

Mental health struggles don't discriminate, but the silence around them in the Caribbean community does. This episode breaks that silence, offering hope, understanding, and practical help.

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Critical Resources:

If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out. You're not alone.

Canada Suicide Prevention Hotlines:

1. Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7 nationwide) Text support: 45645 (4 PM to midnight ET)
2. Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7 for youth) Text: 686868
3. Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) Text: 45645 (4 PM to midnight ET)
4. First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (24/7)
5. Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366 (24/7)
6. Quebec residents: 1-866-APPELLE (277-3553)
7. Black Youth Helpline: 1-833-294-8650 (Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM ET)

Caribbean Suicide Prevention Hotlines:

• Trinidad and Tobago: Lifeline: 800-5588 (toll free), Families in Action Hotline: 628-2333
• Jamaica: National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 888-639-5433
• Barbados: Samaritan Barbados Helpline: (246) 429-9999
• Bahamas: Bahamas Crisis Centre: (242) 328-0922
• Guyana: Inter-Agency Suicide Prevention Help Line: 
• 223-0001, 223-0009, 600-7896, 623-4444

For other Caribbean nations, please get in touch with local hospitals, mental health clinics, or crisis centers for immediate help.

If you're in immediate danger, call your local emergency services (911 in most of Canada).

Tune in to Lift OneSelf—where we turn struggles into strength and silence into support.

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