Suicide: Tough Topics Presentation at Hopewell Community Church

Here is my 8/20/23 presentation on suicide as part of Hopewell Community Church's (of Pottstown, PA) teaching series on "tough topics." My aim was to cover this issue from both a pastoral and psychological approach. I pray it equips and encourages you.

#suicide #mentalhealthawareness #becauseyoumatter #pastoralcare #depression #anxiety #crisiscounseling #Christiancounseling #selfharm #addiction #suicidality #assessment

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or dial 988. Go to 988lifeline.org.

Music video links:
I love using music to build empathy and release emotions. Here are couple songs that touch me regarding this topic.
"Elle G." by Newsboys (from Going Public, 1994) lyric video: https://youtu.be/G80CyQS7L-M?si=2fs8BD3FdGgfWlXY
"Guns for Hands" by Twenty One Pilots (from Vessel, 2013) official music video: https://youtu.be/Pmv8aQKO6k0?si=n7L9jzwcdmqa7zc4

For more:
Reflections on Loss and Mental Health Awareness: https://youtu.be/UZCjOXr9gwA
Finding Meaning in Suffering (Theology of the Body): https://youtu.be/cDm9BGU7pqE
Antinatalism, Abortion, & Euthanasia through a Theology of the Body Lens: https://youtu.be/QgE1IONd-O4
Polyvagal Theory validates Nicolosi's Self-State Model: https://youtu.be/jA9QuFlYd_c
Mental Health Basics for College Students: https://youtu.be/MHBGiCDRGoY
Resilience with Brooks Gibbs: https://youtu.be/IUXBAkA66Nc
Deliverance of Sustenance through Suffering: https://youtu.be/E61Cc8TcaUE

Timestamps:
00:01:31 Statistics.
00:03:38 Basic truths: You matter.
00:05:31 Because you matter.
00:10:58 Loads and burdens.
00:12:10 The struggle of existence.
00:14:28 Identifying with Christ.
00:16:44 Lies and myths.
00:30:57 Self-harm/self-mutilation.
00:33:05 Polyvagal Theory.
00:44:18 Warning signs.
00:49:17 Assessment questions.
00:54:17 Protective factors.
00:56:04 Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
00:56:33 Music videos.
01:12:15 Essay from a client.
01:20:32 Resources.
01:21:19 Q&A: assessing suicidality in kids.
01:25:07 SSRIs.
01:30:20 Walking with someone with chronic suicidality.
01:32:57 Geriatric suicide (and euthanasia and passive suicide).

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