#suicidality — Public Fediverse posts

Was just on YouTube watching a nice video by an Autistic YouTuber 😊

Concerned to see it being followed by an ad featuring Chris Packham plugging the suicide prevention work of the Autism Centre of Excellence in Cambridge, and asking Autistic people and their families to complete a survey

ACE is a charitable offshoot of Simon Baron Cohen’s Autism Research Centre, with which Chris Packham has had a controversial relationship 😔

It all sounds very worthwhile superficially, but I’m very wary of taking part in such a survey – am I too cynical?

Transcript:

‘Hello. I’m Chris Packham. I’m a keen supporter of the Autism Centre of Excellence in Cambridge. And today I’d like to ask you to take part in a vital survey.

‘Many autistic people are not getting the support that they need, and this can lead to the real danger of suicide. We believe that this can and must change.

‘Our survey is designed so that we can better understand what support could reduce the number of autistic people dying by suicide.

‘So if you are an autistic person and you’ve struggled with suicidal thoughts, or if you’re a parent or a carer, or someone close to autistic people who has first hand experience of these issues, please take part in our survey. It takes just 15 minutes, and the information that we gather could help provide proper support for autistic people when they need it most. Thank you.’

@actuallyautistic
#SimonBaronCohen #ChrisPackham #AutismResearchCentre #AutismCentreOfExcellence #Spectrum10K #suicide #suicidality #ActuallyAutistic

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"Outside of ME/CFS itself there is some research on the contribution of poverty to #suicidality ..."

@mecfs

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Factors that are associated with #suicide in general

@mecfs #suicideprevention #suicidality

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"Identifying & managing #suicidality amongst people with ME: A Conversation with Drs Lily Chu & Dr Eleanor Stein"

Sympathetic (but long) exploration of topic by 2 MDs (both patients), a generalist & a psychiatrist

https://forums.phoenixrising.me/threads/identifying-and-managing-suicidality-amongst-people-with-me-a-conversation-with-dr-lily-chu-and-dr-eleanor-stein.91300/

#suicide #SuicidePrevention @mecfs
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MEcfs #CFS #PwME @chronicillness
@spoonies #Spoonie #chronicillness #chroniclife

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I made a lot of progress with my depression these past weeks and am finally motivated to read and write again.
I've started writing an #AutoBiography a long time ago, to cope with what I've been through, but also to release it one day.

I'd love to let other people contribute chapters to my book. Essays on various topics that come up in my story.

So now I'm asking you all, if there is anyone who could think of writing such an essay for me, because you are affected by the topic yourself, or are an expert in the field.
Or if you know someone, who would be perfect for that topic.

Here are a few of the topics:
#depression
#GenderIdentity
#asexuality
#SurveillanceCapitalism
#Fediverse ( @ueckueck, you said you might write that one, still interested?)
#SocialPhobia
#WTFromance
#SelfHarm
#suicidality

There are other topics as well, but I already have people in mind who I'll directly ask to write essays about them; especially topics around #ClimateJustice.

The essays should be at least 2-5 pages long and provide a general gist about the topic, but ideally also contain something personal, like what the topic means to you.
Written in #English or #German.

Preliminary deadline is summer '24, but a lot can change until then and if you need longer, don't worry.

Please :boost: #boost. Thanks. ❤️
#author #book #writing #essay #FollowerPower

Last Christmas, 2 members of my suicide prevention team had Covid and I had to work from home isolating from everyone. After my 8 hour shift I got the elevator up to the 21st floor rooftop of my apartments and sat at the edge with intent to jump. My work trying to prevent suicide had brought me to the brink of my own suicide and the only mental health service I could turn to was that of my own inept hospital employer. I'm still in that high rise, still with only that (now former) employer there on the end of the mental health phone line but I am strong, resilient and supported by unpaid carers who actually know how to care for others with empathy and non-judgement. I am not suicidal.

On our rooftop sits these two religious statuettes a neighbour placed there (pictured). I like the thought that these deities brought me back from the brink.

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If you are in the caring professions too, please equally care for your own wellness.

If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out with a phone number in your country:
https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/

#suicide #nsw #mentalhealth #suicidality #christmas