EPISODE · Sep 16, 2024 · 32 MIN
Episode 205 | Suicide Contagion
from Psych Talk · host Dr. Jessica Rabon
In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss the concept of suicide contagion, otherwise known as "copycat suicide." Given the sensitive nature of this episode (i.e., discussion of suicide, at one point suicide means are mentioned) please take care of yourself when listening or skip this episode if you feel it will be harmful to your mental health.Suicide contagion refers to the process whereby one suicide increases the likelihood that others will attempt or die by suicide. In this episode I discuss who is vulnerable to suicide contagion and provide examples of suicide contagion. I discuss how the media contributes to suicide contagion, as well as the research on suicide clusters and adolescents being exposed to the suicidality of a peer, as well as other factors that contribute to suicide contagion. I end the episode by discussing ways to decrease the likelihood of suicide contagion including media reporting guidelines, school-based interventions, and how parents can talk to their kids and teens about suicide.Media guidelines for suicide reporting: https://reportingonsuicide.org/Crisis Line Resources:Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth: 1-866-488-7386Thrive Lifeline: 1-313-662-8209Call Black Line: 1-800-604-5841Connect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss the concept of suicide contagion, otherwise known as "copycat suicide." Given the sensitive nature of this episode (i.e., discussion of suicide, at one point suicide means are mentioned) please take care of yourself when listening or skip this episode if you feel it will be harmful to your mental health.Suicide contagion refers to the process whereby one suicide increases the likelihood that others will attempt or die by suicide. In this episode I discuss who is vulnerable to suicide contagion and provide examples of suicide contagion. I discuss how the media contributes to suicide contagion, as well as the research on suicide clusters and adolescents being exposed to the suicidality of a peer, as well as other factors that contribute to suicide contagion. I end the episode by discussing ways to decrease the likelihood of suicide contagion including media reporting guidelines, school-based interventions, and how parents can talk to their kids and teens about suicide.Media guidelines for suicide reporting: https://reportingonsuicide.org/Crisis Line Resources:Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth: 1-866-488-7386Thrive Lifeline: 1-313-662-8209Call Black Line: 1-800-604-5841Connect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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