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#484 CALM: The suicide prevention charity helping people end their misery, not their lives.
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What if a simple conversation could save a life?
Suicide prevention is a topic that carries immense weight, yet it’s often shrouded in stigma. In this episode, Agi Keramidas speaks with Michael Jarvis, Digital Partnerships Lead at Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). They explore the vital work CALM is doing to combat suicide, the warning signs to watch for, and practical ways we can all make a difference.
- Discover actionable strategies to support someone experiencing suicidal thoughts.
- Learn how to break the stigma and create safe spaces for open conversations.
- Find out how simple tools and CALM’s resources can help people navigate life’s toughest moments.
Listen to this life-changing episode and learn how you can be part of the movement to prevent suicide and spread hope.
This episode is our participation in this year's Podcasthon, an incredible charitable event in the podcasting world!
During Podcasthon, multiple podcasts dedicate one episode of their show to a charity, and release them simultaneously in mid-March 2025. The objective of this coordinated effort is to raise awareness for a huge number of charities worldwide.
CALM charity: https://www.thecalmzone.net/
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KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:
03:07 - Overview of CALM and Michael Jarvis's Involvement
08:55 - Addressing Stigma Around Suicide and Mental Health
11:54 - Understanding the Nature of Suicidal Thoughts
13:00 - Describing the Experience of Suicidal Thoughts
17:49 - Identifying Warning Signs in Others
19:40 - Reaching Out to Support Someone Struggling
24:35 - Encouraging Those with Suicidal Thoughts to Reach Out
29:17 - CALM's Website and How to Support the Charity
34:00 - Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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MEMORABLE QUOTE:
"It’s a very common and almost human experience to go through suicidal thoughts at different points in one’s life."
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VALUABLE RESOURCE:
CALM charity: https://www.thecalmzone.net/
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