Saving Lives: Vital Conversations on Suicide Awareness and Prevention - with Menachem Hojda, LMSW-C

This episode conversation primarily revolves around the sensitive issue of suicide.

 

Menachem Hojda, a trained mental health professional, enlightens listeners on understanding and responding to signs of suicidal thoughts in individuals. He emphasizes the importance of open discussion about suicide to combat feelings of isolation and loneliness experienced by those with suicidal thoughts. He also stresses the need for suicide intervention training for professionals and community members alike to enable effective support for those needing it.

This conversation also involves discussing the concepts of suicide awareness, suicide alertness, and suicide intervention.

 

Suicide Helplines from around the world:

http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html?fbclid=IwAR2yMY1QYPof5sWiSa6t2FyCL5fkYF4hulyjwHjt8JFZb92Rxe71rOcQh-o

 

Amudim Crisis Line

https://amudim.org/domestic-violence/#crisis

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.)

https://988lifeline.org/

 

Resources for those who have lost someone to suicide

https://afsp.org/ive-lost-someone/

 

Kevin Hines' story of surviving suicide

https://youtu.be/NlyrDLQuPbo?si=aaLCoRjZWj5AvUv3

 

Living Works Suicide Trainings

https://livingworks.net/

 

Recommendations for Media Covering Suicide

https://reportingonsuicide.org/

 

 

About Our Guest:

Menachem Hojda LMSW-C is the grandson of 4 Holocaust survivors. He was given the name Menachem because its meaning “the one who comforts” describes the hope his grandparents felt as they healed from the cruel genocide of their families with the birth of a new generation. Menachem strives to live up to that legacy by doing his part to value the miraculous healing made possible when people experience connection and belonging. As an Adjunct Professor at Touro University Graduate School of Social Work, and a Field Instructor at University of Michigan School of Social Work he explores the application of these concepts with students. He is a Master Trainer at Living Works and trains for Oakland Community Health Network. He practices Clinical