Suicide prevention: what's it all about? (with Pheh Kai Shuen)

There has been a growing awareness of the need to understand suicide prevention in Malaysia, due to the rise in suicide rates over the past ten years - but what are some of the practical ways that we can offer our help and support to people experiencing suicidal thoughts and feelings? In this episode of Being Human, Dr. Chua Sook Ning is joined by Pheh Kai Shuen - a clinical psychologist and the Head of Programme at the Department of Psychology and Counselling, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). Kai Shuen pioneered and piloted a four-step suicide prevention programme known as "C.A.R.E.", providing guidance to mental health professionals and members of the public on how to understand, support and help those who are struggling with suicidal ideation.  If anyone is in need of immediate emotional support, they can call the Befrienders 24-hour hotline on 03-762-72929. For more information on Relate Malaysia and our services, visit www.relate.com.my or email us at: [email protected]