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Suicide Awareness in Youth with Steve Kerestes from CommQuest
Suicide Awareness in Youth with Steve Kerestes from CommQuest
Suicide Awareness in Youth with Steve Kerestes from CommQuest
Monday 9th September 2024
Steve Kerestes discusses suicide awareness in youth, covering risk factors, warning signs, and actionable steps for prevention.
20 minutes
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Hopeful
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Episode Overview
- Recognise key risk factors like stress, mental health issues, and substance abuse.
- Pay attention to both direct and indirect verbal cues indicating suicidal thoughts.
- Understand that discussing suicide does not implant the idea but opens a channel for support.
- Take immediate action by connecting at-risk youth with mental health professionals.
- Utilise local resources like the Coleman mobile response team for urgent needs.
The biggest warning sign actually is the one that you can't truly see, and that's feeling hopeless.
In this episode of 'Hope Discovered', Bill sits down with Steve Kerestes, a School-Based Mental Health Coordinator and Internship Coordinator for CommQuest Services, to tackle the challenging topic of suicide awareness in youth. Steve, who works closely with young people, shares crucial information on recognising risk factors and warning signs that could indicate a young person is at risk of suicide. They discuss how stress, mental health issues, substance abuse, and even family history can elevate the risk.
Steve emphasises the importance of paying attention to both direct and indirect verbal cues, as well as behavioural changes like social withdrawal or declining grades. Steve also addresses common misconceptions about discussing suicide, highlighting that bringing up the topic does not implant the idea but rather opens a channel for support and understanding. He provides practical advice on how to approach the subject with young people and the importance of listening without judgement.
Moreover, the episode outlines actionable steps for those who identify someone at risk, including connecting them with mental health professionals and using local resources like the Coleman mobile response team. Steve stresses that timely intervention can make a significant difference and encourages everyone to take action if they suspect a young person is struggling. This episode is an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, and anyone involved with young people.
It provides not just information but also hope that with the right awareness and actions, we can prevent youth suicides. Don't miss out on this essential conversation that could help save lives.