Frank King: Mental Health Is Not Always A Joke [VIDEO]

GET READY for this week's episode. Frank King is here. Frank King isn’t just a comedian, he’s a mental health advocate who has survived the darkest places and turned them into conversations that save lives. In this episode, Frank gets radically honest about depression, suicidal thoughts, and why laughing about hard things doesn’t make them less serious, it makes them survivable. We talk about how humor became his lifeline, what people get wrong about mental health, and how to speak up when your brain is telling you to stay silent. This episode is deep, uncomfortable, hopeful, and unexpectedly funny in the way only Frank can deliver.In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, we sit down with Frank King, mental health comedian, speaker, and suicide prevention advocate, for one of the most important episodes of the season. Frank opens up about his lived experience with depression and suicidal ideation, sharing what it’s really like to live with a brain that can turn against you even when life looks successful from the outside. He explains how comedy became both a coping mechanism and a bridge, a way to talk about pain without pushing people away. We dive into the questions most people are afraid to ask: how do you know when thoughts become dangerous, why do so many people suffer in silence, what should you actually say to someone who’s struggling, and why “just be positive” never works. Frank breaks down the myths around mental health, the damage caused by stigma, and why checking in on people isn’t optional, it’s lifesaving. He shares practical tools, honest truths, and moments of humor that make heavy topics feel human, accessible, and real. This episode isn’t about glamorizing pain, it’s about survival, honesty, and choosing to stay when leaving feels easier. It’s about using laughter not to hide the darkness, but to shine a light inside it.This episode discusses mental health, depression, and suicide prevention. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek professional help or local support resources. This is not just an episode, it’s a conversation that can change how you think, speak, and show up for yourself and others. Press play & Enjoy!!!!Disclaimer: This episode discusses adult subject matter, including descriptions of self harm and suicide and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. Resources: 24/7 Crisis Hotline: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org———————————————————————Follow for More!Podcast Updates Instagram: https://instagram.com/udpbyjaysonk/Jayson’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaggajayson/Upside Down Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/udpbyjaysonk?s=21Jayson on Twitter/X: https://x.com/kaggajayson———————————————————————Host: Kagga Jayson (also known as Jayson K)Guest: Frank King ————————————————————Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices