From Stigma to Support: Somali & Islamic Perspectives on Suicidal Ideation

Suicidal ideation spans from fleeting thoughts to detailed planning. Awareness of risk factors, cultural stigma, and supportive interventions can save lives. This event integrates Somali cultural perspectives, Islamic views, and interdisciplinary approaches, offering participants knowledge and practical tools to better support individuals at risk.

Open to caregivers, educators, case managers, clinicians, faith leaders, and community members, this session emphasizes learning through dialogue, case reflection, and interactive skill-building.

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Info: Setting the tone: suicide as a public health, cultural, and spiritual concern.

Info: Understanding the continuum: passive thoughts, active ideation, and planning.

Info: Medical, psychological, social, and cultural indicators of risk.

Info: Focus on maternal mental health and heightened risk during the perinatal/postpartum period.

Info: How suicide is understood within Somali communities, stigma, resilience, and culturally responsive pathways of support

Info: Teachings on the sanctity of life, compassion, and the role of imams and faith leaders in prevention and support.

Info: A real-world-inspired scenario explored collectively:

1) Identifying warning signs

2) Exploring family, cultural, and faith-based responses

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