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EP #1459: The Healing Power of Poetry, Art & Self-Care for Mental Health & Suicide Prevention with "The Hold on Campaign,"
Category: Health
Duration: 01:17:59
Publish Date: 2024-09-10 07:00:05
Description: Summary
Dr. Diane Kaufman, a suicide prevention arts activist, shares her personal journey of being a suicide attempt and suicide loss survivor. She discusses her struggles with depression and bipolar disorder, including the impact on her creativity and relationships. She highlights the power of expression through poetry and art in healing and connecting with others. The conversation explores the importance of creative expression and its role in mental health and suicide prevention. Dr. Diane Kaufman shares her personal experiences with writing poetry and songs as a form of self-expression and healing. She discusses the Hold On campaign, which focuses on suicide prevention, and how her own experiences with suicide attempts and the loss of patients to suicide inspired her to create the campaign. The conversation emphasizes the power of creativity and self-expression in navigating mental health challenges and finding hope. The conversation with Dr. Diane Kaufman focused on the Hold On campaign for suicide prevention and the power of art in healing. Dr. Kaufman shared the inspiration behind the Hold On song, which was the death of Stephen Voss, and how it led to the creation of the Hold On campaign. The campaign uses art and creativity to connect, express, and heal, offering workshops and support services. Dr. Kaufman emphasized the importance of expressing oneself creatively and reaching out for help when in distress. She also highlighted the need for suicide prevention awareness and support for suicide loss survivors.

Keywords suicide prevention, arts activism, suicide attempt, suicide loss, depression, bipolar disorder, creativity, mental health, diagnosis, treatment, poetry, art, healing, creative expression, mental health, suicide prevention, poetry, songs, Hold On campaign, self-expression, healing, hope, Hold On campaign, suicide prevention, art therapy, creative expression, mental health, suicide loss survivors

Takeaways
  • Suicide prevention is a critical issue that requires ongoing awareness and support.
  • Mental health disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, are physical conditions that require early diagnosis and treatment.
  • Expression through poetry and art can be a powerful tool for healing and connecting with others.
  • Understanding and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health is essential for creating a supportive environment.
  • Apologies from parents, even years later, can have a significant impact on healing and repairing relationships. Creative expression can play a significant role in mental health and suicide prevention.
  • Writing poetry and songs can be a powerful form of self-expression and healing.
  • The Hold On campaign focuses on suicide prevention and emphasizes the importance of holding on to hope.
  • Expressive arts can help individuals better understand and connect with themselves.
  • It's important to ground oneself in love, purpose, and community to navigate mental health challenges.
  • Don't give up, hold on, and remember that difficult times are not forever. The Hold On campaign uses art and creativity to connect, express, and heal, offering workshops and support services.
  • Expressing oneself creatively can be a powerful tool for mental health and healing.
  • It is important to reach out for help and support when feeling distressed or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
  • September is Suicide Prevention Month, but every month and every day is an opportunity to promote suicide prevention and support those in need.
  • There are resources available for suicide loss survivors, and it is important to provide support and understanding to those who have experienced such a loss.


Chapters
Introduction and Background
Early Signs of Depression and Suicide Attempt

Expression through Poetry and Art

The Power of Creative Expression
Writing Poetry and Songs as a Form of Healing
The Importance of Holding On to Hope
Expressive Arts: Understanding and Connecting with Ourselves
Grounding Ourselves in Love, Purpose, and Community
Introduction to the Hold On campaign and the power of art in suicide prevention
The Hold On campaign: Vision, hope, and community outreach
The inspiration behind the Hold On song and the creation of the Hold On campaign
Art and healing workshops: Expressing oneself creatively for mental health and healing
Promoting suicide prevention awareness and support for suicide loss survivors
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