The International Association for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to preventing suicide and suicidal behaviour and alleviating its effects. IASP leads the global role in suicide prevention by providing a forum that brings together global perspectives. The ‘Reach In Reach Out’ podcast series aims to encourage understanding of the complexities of suicide, reduce stigma surrounding the topic and spark meaningful conversations.
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The International Association for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to preventing suicide and suicidal behaviour and alleviating its effects. IASP leads the global role in suicide prevention by providing a forum that brings together global perspectives. The ‘Reach In Reach Out’ podcast series aims to encourage understanding of the complexities of suicide, reduce stigma surrounding the topic and spark meaningful conversations.
Accelerating Action - Suicide Prevention for Women and Girls
Reach In, Reach Out
32 minutes 11 seconds
8 months ago
Accelerating Action - Suicide Prevention for Women and Girls
Join our host, IASP CEO Wendy Orchard, with guests Dr Lakshmi Vijayakumar, Founder of SNEHA and Dr Shalini Garg, Editor in Chief at The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia as they discuss the issue of suicide in women and girls.
In this special International Women's Day episode of the Reach In, Reach Out podcast, experts explore:- Why suicide rates are increasing for women and girls, particularly in parts of Asia.- The urgent need for research on maternal mental health, domestic violence, and abortion access.- How integrating suicide prevention into women’s health programs can save lives.- A call for a multi-sectoral approach to tackling gender-specific suicide risks.
Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you.
Reach In, Reach Out
The International Association for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to preventing suicide and suicidal behaviour and alleviating its effects. IASP leads the global role in suicide prevention by providing a forum that brings together global perspectives. The ‘Reach In Reach Out’ podcast series aims to encourage understanding of the complexities of suicide, reduce stigma surrounding the topic and spark meaningful conversations.
