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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 1H 13M

Let’s Talk Suicide… How to Have the Hard Conversations (with Hadassah Zirkind)

from That's An Issue · host Living Lchaim

Disclaimer:The perspective shared in this episode is based on personal experience and subsequent training and advocacy work. Suicide is a complex and individual issue, and this podcast is not intended to provide clinical or therapeutic guidance. If you or someone you know is in distress, or considering suicide or self-harm, please contact a specialized crisis line or mental health professional in your region.Resources:- USA hotline: 988- USA crisis text line: 741-741- Hadassah's website: https:/preventfrumsuicide.org- Risk Assessment Steps/info: https:/suicideispreventable.org- Frum Warmline: 484-474-0544Note: This episode was filmed months ago and scheduled for release on this date. It's always important to be knowledgeable about this sensitive subject and Hadassah explains the importance of properly addressing these challenges. Hadassah Zirkind is a suicide prevention advocate who speaks from lived experience. After surviving two suicide attempts, she has dedicated her life to raising awareness about the importance of properly addressing suicide, mental health, and real prevention. Through education, honesty, and compassion, Hadassah works to help individuals and communities move past stigma and toward understanding, support, and life.★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★✦ Touro: Build Your Future (and the worlds!)Want a fulfilling career helping others live healthier, more balanced lives? Earn your master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Touro University and gain the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to make a real impact. Learn more here → https://bit.ly/4hOGLpI✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our CommunityFor over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life’s hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community.Call: 800-603-6435Email: [email protected]: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5You can find out more about our host Elisheva Liss here: https://bit.ly/47ujFRSWe LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] Idea for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest#TAILchaim.

Disclaimer:The perspective shared in this episode is based on personal experience and subsequent training and advocacy work. Suicide is a complex and individual issue, and this podcast is not intended to provide clinical or therapeutic guidance. If you or someone you know is in distress, or considering suicide or self-harm, please contact a specialized crisis line or mental health professional in your region.Resources:- USA hotline: 988- USA crisis text line: 741-741- Hadassah's website: https:/preventfrumsuicide.org- Risk Assessment Steps/info: https:/suicideispreventable.org- Frum Warmline: 484-474-0544Note: This episode was filmed months ago and scheduled for release on this date. It's always important to be knowledgeable about this sensitive subject and Hadassah explains the importance of properly addressing these challenges. Hadassah Zirkind is a suicide prevention advocate who speaks from lived experience. After surviving two suicide attempts, she has dedicated her life to raising awareness about the importance of properly addressing suicide, mental health, and real prevention. Through education, honesty, and compassion, Hadassah works to help individuals and communities move past stigma and toward understanding, support, and life.★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★✦ Touro: Build Your Future (and the worlds!)Want a fulfilling career helping others live healthier, more balanced lives? Earn your master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Touro University and gain the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to make a real impact. Learn more here → https://bit.ly/4hOGLpI✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our CommunityFor over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life’s hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community.Call: 800-603-6435Email: [email protected]: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5You can find out more about our host Elisheva Liss here: https://bit.ly/47ujFRSWe LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] Idea for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest#TAILchaim.

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