May 15, 2019
On this week’s episode we dysh on self-destructive behaviour as it relates to suicide. Onika opens up about her suicide attempt. She talks about her experience with the hospital after her suicide attempt. Statistics show that women are more likely to attempt to end their lives. They talk about who is at risk for suicide and the misconceptions about suicide. They discuss warning signs of suicide. Should suicide be publicized? They talk about what happens to loved ones after someone commits suicide.
Websites and Social Media
Onika's Instagram - @bestofonika
Onika's Twitter - @OnikaDainty
Resources (Toronto & GTA)
Crisis Centre: Toronto District Centre 416-408-4357
Suicide Prevention Centre: Ontario Suicide Prevention Network 416-670-4689
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Mental Health Crisis/Response, Gernstein Mobile Crisis: 416-929-5200
Family Support Services Toronto: 416-595-9618
Mental Health Services Ontario Line: 1-866-531-2600
Police: 911