Isabella discusses how to talk about suicide prevention during Yellow September, emphasizing that conversations need to match who you're talking to. She argues that addressing invisible pain through careful communication and emotional care can help people make better choices about their lives.
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There's only one way to prevent suicide. Promoting life. This is done through very delicate communication tailored to each audience, so that each person understands that those who think or try to end their lives don't actually want to end their lives, but rather to rid themselves of pain. And this pain, most of the time is invisible. So to prevent suicide, we need to talk about what might be causing the suffering causing this pain. I'll tell you the four main questions I always hear this time of year, Isabella, Is it taboo to talk about suicide? Taboo is not talking about it. And this can be discussed anywhere, everyone, especially within companies where there are many people in debt from online gambling, many people with alcohol and drug addictions, and all of this is an escape. Is it possible to talk about this subject in a light hearted way? I assure you it is. As a communication specialist, you can trust me. And finally, this conversation is very difficult, Isabella, leave it for another time. Look, at some point in life we need difficult conversations to find an easier path. So whenever you can, but especially during this yellow September, invest in education and mental health, we need to take care of our emotions to make good decisions.
