*BONUS EPISODE* Suicide & Faith Communities

In this bonus episode we take a break from our series on mental health and the church to talk about current events surrounding suicidality. Susette takes an educational moment to address how we talk about suicide in our communities and how talking about suicide relieves a stigma providing a space for us to support one another. They share their experiences, presuppositions, and truths they have found surrounding this topic. Discussing how we can walk alongside those who struggle with depression or suicidality and guide them toward mental health professionals who can appropriately help and treatment.  Suicide in ministry and the mental health profession How suicide has been viewed and portrayed in the past in the church  Important knowledge about suicidality Differentiation between suicidal thoughts, attempts and dying by suicide Talking about it, or asking about it, doesn't mean that we're going to plant suicidal thoughts in your own or someone's else's head. Mental health professionals are trained on how to assess the severity of suicidal thinking.  Factors of depression. Genetics  Environmental factors  Choice in engagement in community, health & treatment  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org 1-800-273-8255 Steve Austin Article https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2019/09/22/christianity-suicide-church-pastor-jarrid-wilson-column/2386533001/ From Pastor to Psych Ward Steve Austin https://www.amazon.com/Pastor-Psych-Ward-Recovery-Possible-ebook/dp/B01LC1LI42   Follow us on Twitter: @my desireline & @brandonalancook & @susettemtherapy On instagram: @desire.line.podcast @susette.magana.therapy & @brandonalancook Support us on Patreon on "The Desire Line Podcast"