Outside The Therapy Room
Ivonne Hammoud is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and owner of a therapy practice in Waterloo, Ontario. But out of the office, she's a mom, wife, daughter, sister and friend. Join Ivonne as she sits with a special guest to discuss every day things that impact our mental health! Conversations about everything from mental health and relationships, to media and current events, as well as personal experiences and reflections, all in the hopes of normalizing our humanness and helping you see that you’re not alone. This is Outside the Therapy Room!
Outside The Therapy Room
Episode 31 - Anti-Carceral Approach to Suicidality with Kaitlin Baldwin
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide and suicidality briefly. Please take care while listening, and reach out for support if needed.
In this episode, we explore an anti-carceral approach to suicidality—an alternative to the traditional criminalizing and institutionalizing responses to those struggling with suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Kaitlin Baldwin joins us, as we delve into how the carceral system often exacerbates harm rather than providing meaningful support, espeically for folks in the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities and how we can reframe our approach to mental health crises in a way that prioritizes care, compassion, and community-based solutions. We’ll also discuss other ways to support those who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or a support hotline in your area.
Resources:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
- Crisis Text Line: Call or Text 988
Please remember that you are not alone. Help is available.
Online Peer Support & Community Groups:
Kaitlin's Suicidality Support Group
Wildflower Alliance — Alts2Su (multiple groups—no registration required)
Yarrow Collective – Adult peer-to-peer support group, "Alternatives to Suicide"
Cait Maddan – Weekly peer support groups for suicidality (by donation)
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