Simple Mental Health

Frank King on Suicide Prevention and Postvention

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TW: Discussion on Suicide throughout episode


In today’s episode, Jeff Allen is joined by Frank King, a TEDx coach and a writer for the ‘Tonight Show’. Additionally, Frank is a suicide prevention and postvention public speaker and a comedian. Frank shares his experience with depression and suicide, why people die by suicide, and how to recognize and help people who are suicidal. Moreover, he shares tips and insights about suicide prevention and postvention.

In addition, he shares about passive suicidal ideation and its symptoms and the importance of humor in mental health. If you change perception, you can change prejudices.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Trigger warning for the episode

[00:37] Introduction to the show

[01:11] Meet our guest; Frank King

[02:08] Frank’s ‘Tonight Show’ gig

[04:41] Why the topic of depression and suicide is so meaningful to Frank

[05:02] His experience with depression and suicide

[07:05] Passive suicidal ideation and its symptoms

[11:45] Why he decided to be a suicide prevention speaker

[14:04] What Frank teaches in his talks

[14:25] Suicide postvention

[17:23] Depression symptoms

[18:09] What to say to someone who is depressed

[18:44] How to recognize someone who is suicidal

[19:30] Why do people commit suicide?

[20:17] How to help someone who is suicidal

[22:23] What to do when you have suicidal thoughts

[23:54] Perceived burdensomeness and suicidal thoughts

[25:43] The importance of humor in mental health

[27:58] Stigma surrounding men’s mental health

[28:53] How to connect with Frank King

[30:03] How to support this podcast

Notable Quotes

  • “Focus is an amazing thing; pick a lane, do one thing, go deep, not wide.”[12:56]
  • “Suicide is the most preventable cause of death on the planet.” [15:57]
  • “If you change perception, you can change prejudices.” [26:10]

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    • Website: https://www.thementalhealthcomedian.com/
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    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthcomedian/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankkingthemhcomedian/

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