"Talk Away the Dark"

 

National Suicide Prevention Week is an annual week-long campaign in the United States to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide. Thos year it runs from Sun, Sep 10, 2023 – Sat, Sep 16, 2023

"Talk Away the Dark" is this year's theme for National Suicide Prevention Week, Day, and Month. This theme emphasizes the idea that being open to talking about this crucial subject can lessen stigma, do away with shame, and function as a source of inspiration and hope for those who are struggling.

Here is a couple of people talking about suicidal ideation, suicide, depression, etc.

Please only watch/listen if you have the bandwidth/spoons to do so.

These are important conversations but please skip if you might be triggered.

A. Patton Oswalt - Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time - Supermarket Depression

In this clip from a Patton Oswalt (who plays Matthew in Netflix version of Sandman) comedy special he discusses being suicidal in a supermarket. I learn about this clip after listening to Episode 1 of Depresh Mode with John Moe. Note this is part of a comedy special so there is laughter even though suicide is not a funny topic but sometimes telling a serious story with humor can help it reach more people.

B. Lydia Loveless Keeps Laughing and Writing About Suicidal Ideation

This is a recent Depresh Mode episode where Lydia Loveless an singer/songwriter talks about having what I would call chronic suicidal ideation. This is another conversation where humor is used to talk about heavy topics.

C. Personal Stories And Mental Illness Awareness Week 

This is a post I wrote for this blog in 2020 that covers the personal stories of various people talking about suicidal ideation etc.

D. Unnamed blog post I published in 2020 

This is a 2016 this wonderful interview with Graham Moore covers depression and suicidal ideation (Starting at the 8th min mark and running to the 22nd min mark)