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Ep. 18: “Pain So Real You Want To Die.”

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September is Suicide Prevention Month and Jay gets very personal on the topic. Have you ever been in a very dark place? Seemingly falling deeply into an abyss of pain? Well, Jay has contemplated suicide...a few times. In Episode 18, "Pain So Real You Want To Die," she speaks of her own experiences with suicide and gets emotional, as she shares private details of her life. Listen to the vulnerability, honesty, and compassion which you've grown to love and respect of her.

EPISODE 18: “Pain So Real You Want To Die.”

According to the World Health Organization, One person dies every 40 seconds from suicide

Other information shared:

  • Astronomical local, national and world statistics on suicide.
  • The alarming rate of suicide among black youth ages 5-18.
  • Myths on black people and suicide.
  • How to Identify someone who is suicidal.
  • How to best offer help to someone having suicidal ideations

Watch Pastors Greg Laurie and Kay Warren deliver a painful sermon on suicide after Jarrid Wilson’s death HERE.

Resources:

Senator Carlucci Hold Hearing On Suicide Prevention For NYS' Black Youth.

CDC's Leading Causes of Death Reports, 1981 - 2017

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Statistics

Recognizing Suicidal Behavior: WebMD

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts and need someone to talk to, call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-TALK, 1-888-NYC-WELL, or check out the app Talkspace.

Check out Safe Space for iOS and Andriod users.

“What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” I Need You To Survive by Bishop Hezekiah Walker.

What are you grateful for? What are your reasons for staying in the game of life? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.

Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify!

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!

Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.

Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com“A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”

In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.

Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production.

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September is Suicide Prevention Month and Jay gets very personal on the topic. Have you ever been in a very dark place? Seemingly falling deeply into an abyss of pain? Well, Jay has contemplated suicide...a few times. In Episode 18, "Pain So Real You Want To Die," she speaks of her own experiences with suicide and gets emotional, as she shares private details of her life. Listen to the vulnerability, honesty, and compassion which you've grown to love and respect of her.

EPISODE 18: “Pain So Real You Want To Die.”

According to the World Health Organization, One person dies every 40 seconds from suicide

Other information shared:

  • Astronomical local, national and world statistics on suicide.
  • The alarming rate of suicide among black youth ages 5-18.
  • Myths on black people and suicide.
  • How to Identify someone who is suicidal.
  • How to best offer help to someone having suicidal ideations

Watch Pastors Greg Laurie and Kay Warren deliver a painful sermon on suicide after Jarrid Wilson’s death HERE.

Resources:

Senator Carlucci Hold Hearing On Suicide Prevention For NYS' Black Youth.

CDC's Leading Causes of Death Reports, 1981 - 2017

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Statistics

Recognizing Suicidal Behavior: WebMD

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts and need someone to talk to, call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-TALK, 1-888-NYC-WELL, or check out the app Talkspace.

Check out Safe Space for iOS and Andriod users.

“What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” I Need You To Survive by Bishop Hezekiah Walker.

What are you grateful for? What are your reasons for staying in the game of life? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.

Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify!

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!

Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.

Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com“A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”

In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.

Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production.

  continue reading

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