Preventing Suicide: 15 minutes, 6 words & the power of postvention | Angela Samata | TEDxManchester
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- čas přidán 18. 04. 2023
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This is the story of Angela’s lived experience of being bereaved by suicide and becoming a single parent and widow at 32 in October 2003. Her children were a mere 3 & 13 years old and we were collectively forced up the steepest of learning curves that she genuinely wishes nobody had to experience. Sadly 800,000 in 2023 alone will have to experience the searing pain of this experience first-hand.
As they were dealing with the aftershock of her husband’s death, she heard 3 words used together for the first time: Prevention, Intervention, Postvention.
The reality is that in addition to having to deal with the shock of a suicide by someone close to them, those impacted by the suicide immediately enter a high-risk group with a significantly increased likelihood of ending their own lives. Rarely discussed widely, postvention, or how we care for those bereaved by suicide, IS prevention for the next generation.
Angela’s talk discusses the concept of postvention and how it can be successfully applied to prevent history from cruelly repeating itself.
Based in NW England, Angela is perhaps best known for presenting the BBC1 BAFTA-nominated and winner of the Mind Media Award for Best Factual TV documentary ‘Life After Suicide’. The film encouraged discussion and exploration of mental health issues, challenging the stigma of suicide.
Describing her own experience after her partner took his own life 17 years ago, Angela travelled the length and breadth of the UK talking to others who had experienced the same loss. The documentary was aired as part of the BBC’s Mental Health Season #InTheMind and was watched worldwide by over 5 million viewers.
A founding member of the Speakers Collective, Angela sits on the All Party Parliamentary Group for Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention and is a member of Tate Liverpool’s advisory board. She co-authored the NHS70 Parliamentary award-winning Suicide Prevention Zero Suicide Alliance training which has now been accessed by over 2 million people across the UK and multiple countries. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
Incredibly moving. ❤️ lived experience and peer to peer support so vital. Much love to you all
How nice -to work in an art gallery - Depression can creep up - the warning signs may be there - but the sufferer can go unheading - the danger -if I may say so -is that in the depths of despair, suicide appears to be a misplaced comfort-an escape - a smiling dark angel - anxiety, depression. paranoia can be difficult to cope with
Such a welcome insight. Thank you for sharing Anthony.
@@AngelaSamata Is it okay to commit suicide if being locked in prison for life?
Thank you for sharing your story & strength.
I've been following you since that very first television programme and similarly have spoken openly about my experience albeit very different from yours and many others who are sadly impacted by suicide. Thank you for recording this and sharing what you have learned, it has helped and inspired me to follow in your footsteps albeit the survivors of suicide is not a club anyone really wants or chooses to belong to
❤ Thanks for such kind words. It's always been the same for me since that very first program...if it helps one person that's ok with me. x
Thank you for sharing so openly.
Thanks for watching Mike!
Incredible and deeply moving and eloquent.
Thank you so much! X
So encouraging. I'm less than a year bereaved from my son's suicide, and Angela provides hope for me.
Sending love to you x
Is it okay to commit suicide if being locked in prison for life?
@@AngelaSamata What is the point to keep living if we are in prison for life?
Captures it all, emotive and inspiring x
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So glad you found it useful! 😊
I wish there is no prevention of suicide for those who are in prison for life.
Thank you for sharing. I have learnt a lit of valuable information that I can use as a tool for my Bereaved clients. Cruse Bereavement care N. Ireland
A brilliant, moving and powerful talk Angela
What about those who are in prison for life? Is it okay for them to commit suicide?
A poignantly powerful fifteen minutes from a brilliant and powerful ambassador. Articulated to hammer home a message, educate and encourage. Angela, you’re a force of nature and as a man who spends each and every day circling the perimeter of the abyss, it’s great people like you who prevent us from getting too close. From one proud scouser to another.
Is it okay to commit suicide if being locked in prison for life?
Highlights
0:02 👧👦 The speaker describes her experience as one of the first girls in an all-boys school, where she meets her future partner, Mark.
3:32 🍽 The speaker recalls her life with Mark, their love for food and cooking, and their happy family moments.
6:18 🌈 The speaker talks about her work at an art gallery and how she finds solace in the stories of artists.
8:12 📞 Mark’s sudden disappearance and the phone call that reveals his suicide, leaving the speaker as a widow.
14:40 🤝 The speaker finds support in a bereavement support group, realizing she is not alone in her experience.
17:46 🚫 The stigma and fear surrounding suicide, preventing open conversations and support for the bereaved.
20:48 💔 The speaker emphasizes the importance of postvention and understanding to prevent further loss and support those affected.
Key Insights
The speaker highlights the significant impact of suicide on families and loved ones, emphasizing the need for support and understanding. 💔
The stigma and fear surrounding suicide contribute to the silence and isolation experienced by those bereaved, hindering their ability to seek help and support. 🚫
Postvention, including support groups and helplines, plays a crucial role in helping those bereaved by suicide cope with their loss and navigate their grief. 🤝
The speaker emphasizes the need for open conversations about suicide and mental health to reduce stigma and create a supportive environment for the bereaved. 💬
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors can be experienced by those bereaved by suicide, underscoring the importance of postvention as a preventative measure. ⚠
Postvention efforts should extend beyond immediate family members to include friends and broader support networks, ensuring comprehensive support for those affected by suicide. 👥
Through postvention and support, individuals can find healing and strength in their journey of grief, as symbolized by the art of kintsugi, embracing their scars as part of their resilience and growth. 🌟
I wish there is no prevention of suicide for prisoners who are locked in prison for the rest of their lives.
I am planning on getting involved in depression awareness and suicide prevention charities, where I will mention my struggles with suicidal depression. As someone with severe depression and other severe mental health issues, I'm glad I chose not to have children for mental health reasons, because when I end up eventually dying by suicide in the near future I don't have to worry about leaving any children behind, and they won't have to be left motherless, because they won't even exist in the first place. Part of me wants to die soon, I no longer see the point in living, because I will end up becoming bitter later on in life and then looking back on this time with bitterness.