20. Let's demystify suicide & 5 common myths about suicide

In today's episode, Zameena and Nikita demystify suicide from a South Asian lens, and bust the following 5 myths about suicide:  1. You shouldn't talk about suicide  2. It happens suddenly or out of the blue  3. Suicidal ideation doesn't effect people who are high functioning or educated  4. Someone who is feeling better is outside the risk of suicide 5. Someone who attempts suicide is selfish  Tune in to hear us bust these myths, and discuss how you can support a loved one through these difficult, dark thoughts! Resources:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4978432/#!po=0.746269 https://www.distresscentre.com/2017/01/5-steps-to-help-someone-who-is-having-suicidal-thoughts/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/d5c05bec-dc47-4ec3-aba6-057db48cf76f ASSIST training - Greater Toronto Area: https://toronto.cmha.ca/asist-applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training/