It’s ok to speak up

Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha and Ben discuss mental health and suicide amongst teens and adults. 

Mental illness is a growing problem around the world and its stigma in South Africa prevents thousands of individuals from getting the help that they need. Roshni works with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) to help spread awareness, education and destigmatise mental health. 

They have a powerful team of Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General practitioners that can give people the life line they are looking for. 

In this conversation Ben and Roshni open up the world of mental health, why people don’t speak up and how speaking up about your mental health can improve your well being. 

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation, they have hotlines and people on call who can help you 24/7: 

https://www.sadag.org/

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Time Codes: 

(00:00) Intro

(00:14) How can someone sitting with suicidal ideation deal with it?

(01:50) What are the signs of depression?

(05:05) what are the differences between teens and adults when it comes to suicide and suicidal thoughts?

(06:30) How can friends or those close to someone dealing with suicidal ideation help them?

(09:17) What are some solutions for people who are too shy to come out about the way they are feeling?

(12:44) Is medication one of the only ways to get out of depression?

(14:29) If you are struggling with mental health, how can you seek help with close ones?

(15:43) Is there a difference between men and women when it come to mental health?

(18:48) How does social media impact mental health?

(21:54) Advice to those who are hurting others because they are hurting

(24:32) How can schools help individuals dealing with mental health?

(26:53) Is a routine helpful in overcoming depression?

(29:15) How can people get away from unhealthy homes or environments?

(32:13) How can addiction influence mental health and if they turn to drugs how can they get themselves out of it?

(34:35) What advice would you give tour 16-year old self?

(36:08) Outro