In Singapore, there is an average of one suicide death per day â and yet most of us still donât know how to talk about it. Charlene Heng, Deputy Director at SOS Academy, Samaritans of Singapore, gets real about suicide in Singapore â the stats, the stigma, and why asking the suicide question doesn't make things worse. Whether you're worried about a friend or struggling yourself, we hope you find this helpful.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:01:02) Charlene's Personal Story And Journey Into Social Work
(00:02:43) What Charlene Does At SOS
(00:03:31) Has Talking About Suicide Gotten Easier Over The Years?
(00:05:22) Busting The Myth: Asking About Suicide Doesn't Trigger It
(00:07:03) Suicide Statistics In Singapore
(00:09:13) Why Men Have Higher Suicide Rates
(00:11:55) SOS Receives 5,000 Calls Every Month
(00:13:29) Training Volunteers And Six Hours On The Ledge
(00:15:37) What Callers Really Need When They Reach Out
(00:17:01) The Emotions That Drive Suicidal Ideation
(00:19:25) Who's Calling: Mostly Teenagers
(00:20:48) Assessing Risk Through Text Messages
(00:21:35) Anonymity And When Emergency Services Step In
(00:23:41) Separating Suicide From Mental Health Stigma
(00:27:46) Training Volunteers To Listen Without Judgment
(00:29:41) Beyond Empathy: Validation And Affirmation
(00:30:38) Three Steps To Approach Someone At Risk
(00:33:30) Using The Right Language Around Suicide
(00:35:47) Cultural Barriers And Stigma Around Suicide In Singapore
(00:37:45) Why Everyone Should Take A Suicide First Aid Course
(00:40:24) Warning Signs That Are Easy To Miss
(00:41:52) Suicide As A Systemic, Not Individual, Problem
(00:43:47) How Volunteers Protect Their Own Mental Health
(00:47:00) What Gives Charlene Hope For The Future
(00:48:11) Resources And Helplines
(00:49:39) One Shiok Thing
(00:57:03) Post-Interview Reflection
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