105 Suicide Prevention - Hope and Resilience: My Sister’s Story
TRIGGER WARNING: Please note that this episode contains a discussion of suicide, self-injurious behavior, depression and/or reference of other mental health disorders that may act as triggers.
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In this very personal episode of Pediatric Meltdown, Dr Gaggino talks with her sister, Alyssa, who attempted to take her own life 19 years ago. As with many who attempt suicide, there were many factors that may have contributed. Risk factors include a history of trauma, mental health disorders, relationship difficulties that can all add up until the individual is overwhelmed and feels hopeless. Dr. Gaggino and her sister talk about the dark times, but also talk about Alyssa’s recovery and incredible resilience. But first, some facts and figures
[00:-5:26] Opening Segment
[5:27-15:22] How Alyssa started her journey “into the system”
[15:07-26:03] Closing Segment
[26:04-30:15] Dr. Gaggino’s Takeaways
Tweetable Quotes:
“I got to a point where….. I just couldn’t try anymore…" - Alyssa Gaggino, LMSW (on her suicide attempt)
“I think people worry sometimes that they’re going to make someone suicidal by asking the question There’s lots of evidence that that isn’t the case….” Dr. Lia Gaggino
Resources mentioned in the episode:
-Child Psychiatry Access Network Program locator map: www.Nncpap.org
-Suicide warning signs and risk factors: https://afsp.org/risk-factors-protective-factors-and-warning-signs
Numbers to reach out to for help
For Veterans (wasn’t mentioned, but still good to know)
MC3 (Michigan Medicine) Email: MC3-admin@med.umich.edu Tele: 844-828-9304
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