CONTENT WARNING: This episode may contain depictions of death and suicide. We understand that some may find these activating and/or disturbing. Please check the show notes for more detailed descriptions and additional resources. If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.After losing his brother to suicide, Ihsan Hines turned his pain into purpose. In this episode, he opens up about men’s mental health, grief, faith, and the power of community support in healing.In this moving episode of Mending Piece by Piece, Linda Falasco sits down with Ihsan Hines, founder of MBK Cares, to talk about his journey through grief after losing his brother to suicide.Ihsan shares how he found strength through faith, community, and open conversations about men’s mental health. He discusses the silent battles many men face, the stigma around expressing emotions, and how vulnerability can be a bridge to connection and healing.Through his nonprofit, Ihsan empowers youth and families with education, support, and suicide prevention resources. His story is one of pain transformed into purpose — a reminder that healing is possible when we come together and talk about what hurts.RESOURCES:💜 Mending Piece by Piece Newsletter at: https://mendingpiecebypiece.beehiiv.com/ 💜 Mending Piece By Piece After A Suicide Loss: Guided Grief Workbook & Journal to Heal the Survivor's Heart - Amazon: https://a.co/d/6KSlue💜 Mending Piece By Piece: A Workbook & Journal for Navigating Grief with Hope - Amazon: https://a.co/d/dDBApwoSubscribe to my channel so you don’t miss each day’s gentle support.Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:10 Ihsan’s Story and His Brother Atif06:30 Grieving as a Man and Breaking the Silence09:23 The Complexity of Suicide Loss18:28 Finding Purpose in Pain21:17 The Journey of Healing and Hope34:21 The Pressure of Masculinity in Grieving37:03 The Importance of Grieving Properly42:42 The Role of Therapy and Trust in Healing46:03 Crisis as a Catalyst for Change49:59 Building Community and Trust58:17 Creating Programs for Youth Empowerment01:03:54 Understanding Mental Health and Suicide Prevention01:07:13 Community Engagement and Support01:10:31 Inclusivity in Mental Health Programs01:12:04 The Impact of Environment on Mental Health01:16:40 Breaking Stigmas Around Men's Mental Health01:22:07 Messages of Hope and Healing01:25:21 Listening and Supporting Men in PainIhsan's Book: Healing is a Process https://a.co/d/3E6cCIhConnect with Ihsan Hines:Website: https://www.mbkcares.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ihsan.hinesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MBKCaresIG: https://www.instagram.com/ihsanhines/?hl=enCONNECT WITH LINDA: https://linktr.ee/lindafalascolcsw Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/LindaFalascoLCSW/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindafalascolcsw/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindafalascolcsw DISCLAIMER: THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE OR THERAPY.#MensMentalHealth #DepressionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #MendingPieceByPiece #JimRinere #TheresCoffeeInTheFridge #SuicidePrevention #GriefSupport #EmotionalHealing #Vulnerability #HopeAfterDepression