Rivky sits down with Hadassah Zirkind, the founder of preventfrumsuicide.org. Hadassah shares her own mental health struggles, what it was like to find support after attempting suicide, signs and symptoms to look out for and how to have some really difficult conversations.

This episode is about suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts a trained crisis counselor is available to speak with you 24/7. In the US, Call or text 988. In Israel, dial 1201. In the UK you can reach the national suicide prevention hotline at 800-689-5652.

Hadassah Zirkind is a young mother who is passionate about starting the conversation around all parts of mental illness, including self harm and suicide. She is the founder of A Drop of Light, an organization aimed at raising awareness around and preventing suicides in the frum community. Hadassah also volunteers as a crisis counselor for the Crisis Text Line and is both MHFA and ASIST certified.

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