Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
68: Talking Suicide with Ursula Whiteside
68: Talking Suicide with Ursula Whiteside
68: Talking Suicide with Ursula Whiteside
Monday 22nd July 2019
Dr. Ursula Whiteside discusses her experience with suicidal thoughts and shares practical tools for emotional regulation on The Addicted Mind Podcast.
29 minutes
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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Facing Suicidal Thoughts: Dr. Ursula Whiteside's Journey and Insights
It can be eventually for some people such an intense experience, and when it's that intense, it's really believable that things will always feel this way, that it will feel like there's no floor and that there's no hope, and that you will always feel this unconnected or misunderstood, or the problems are so big that they're just not solvable.
Ever wondered what it’s like to face the darkest moments of your life and come out stronger? In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Dr. Ursula Whiteside, a clinician, researcher, and suicide prevention expert who has walked that very path. Dr.
Whiteside opens up about her own struggles with suicidal thoughts and how she found her way to Washington state in 1999 to learn from Marsha Linehan, the creator of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Their conversation sheds light on the startling statistics around suicide, including the fact that it’s the second leading cause of death in some age groups, outpacing car accidents and breast cancer.
With an estimated 10 million Americans experiencing suicidal ideation each year, this episode couldn’t be more timely or crucial. Dr. Whiteside shares the hopeful insight that the intense emotional crises leading to suicidal thoughts are often not sustainable for more than 48 hours. While it might feel like there’s no end in sight, understanding this timeframe can offer a glimmer of hope.
The episode dives into the importance of creating safe spaces for discussing mental health struggles and emphasizes tools like mindfulness and DBT for emotional regulation and stress tolerance. Whether you’re personally grappling with these issues or seeking to support a loved one, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Duane and Dr. Whiteside’s candid discussion is both eye-opening and comforting, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in mental health and suicide prevention.