Breaking the Silence: Removing Mental Health & Suicide Stigmas with Dr. Juann Watson

In this interview, Dr. Juann Watson addresses mental health and suicide stigmas. Dr. Watson is a College Professor and Psychotherapist and has written books and articles on mental health awareness. Dr. Watson discusses why it is important to educate and to help break the stigmas surrounding suicide and mental health, and what you can do to help prevent suicide in your community.
Dr. Watson discusses the stereotypes of rising men, the effects that these stereotypes can have on their mental health, and how men deal with stress from a cultural perspective. She provides useful information and advice that you can use to help improve your mental health and that of your friends and family.
Dr. Watson shares her thoughts on the current state of mental health in the world and offers advice on how to best help those who are struggling.
RESOURCES AND HELPLINES FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION:
Barbados:
Samaritans of Barbados
Hotline: [phone]
E-mail Helpline: [e-mail]
CASA’s Mental Health Crisis Hotline - telephone number 264-7151
International Helplines:
International Suicide Hotlines: Visit www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html for a comprehensive list of helplines by country.
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP): www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres provides a directory of crisis centers worldwide.
United States:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or chat online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Crisis Text Line: Text "HELLO" to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
TrevorLifeline (LGBTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386 or visit www.thetrevorproject.org/
United Kingdom:
Samaritans: 116 123 (freephone) or email [e-mail]
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58 (for men) or visit www.thecalmzone.net
Ghana:
Emergency: 999 Suicide Hotline: [phone]
Jamaica:
Suicide Hotline: [phone]-KARE (5273)
Canada:
Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or visit www.crisisservicescanada.ca/
Kids Help Phone: [phone] or text "CONNECT" to 686868
Nigeria:
Suicide Hotline: [phone]
Philippines:
Emergency: 911 Suicide Hotline: [phone]
Australia:
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au/
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or chat online at www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support.
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Please note that these resources are not exhaustive, and there may be additional local helplines available in your country or region. It's crucial to reach out to a helpline that is appropriate for your location for immediate assistance and support.

[@rhotochiaatkins-jones5390]

Incredible interview on mental health.
The increasing statistics of suicide in the culture of our youth is devastating. Dr. shared some great insight and wisdom from a professional perspective. The stigma and taboos on mental health are significant, and the black community must start the conversation in our schools, homes, workplaces, and churches.

[@patsbrowne]

You're absolutely correct. We need to have the conversation.

[@coreenjones]

Great interview

[@patsbrowne]

Thank you. Awareness and education is very important.