Family Doctor | Changing the Narrative on Suicide | Signs of Suicidal Distress & Intervention Steps

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and this year’s theme centers on replacing silence and shame with empathy, open conversation, and support. In this episode of Family Doctor, we explore suicidal distress in Kenya looking at warning signs and how to reach someone in crisis before it is too late. Mental health advocate Shantal shares her lived experience with depression and suicidal ideation, illustrating how presence, active listening, and family support saved her life. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Prashna breaks down the spectrum of suicidal thoughts, intervention steps, and why suicidal distress requires immediate, compassionate care. #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthKenya #FamilyDoctor #BreakTheStigma #ChangingTheNarrative Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your post notifications. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watch our full shows on: https://www.familymediaonline.com Stream Family TV online on: https://www.familymedia.tv Stream Family Radio online on: https://www.familyradio316.com Stream Radio 316 online on: https://www.radio316.co.ke ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Family TV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TBNFamilyTVKenya/ X: https://x.com/FamilyMediaTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familymediakenya/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Family Radio 316 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familyradioke/ X: https://x.com/FamilyRadioKe -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #FamilyTV #FamilyRadio #Radio316