Muslims & Suicide
Shownotes:
Trigger warning: suicide
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Zaiba & Uzma tackle the topic of suicide in American and particularly in Muslim America. Remember what NOT to say to high functioning friends or acquaintances because we never know what someone else’s private battles are. And everyone has them. Does the sin attributed to suicide deter Muslims from it? We wish it did, but it doesn’t cut the hummus.
If you don't know what KYS is, it’s super important to screen our kids’ devices for that abbreviation. Also hear how to speak to the kids to prevent suicidal ideation because prevention is key. The effect of social media on our children’s mental health and subsequent potential for suicidality is not something we can flip a disdainful wrist at with “not my kid.”
Research on Muslim suicidality is sparse, but preliminary data shows us that religious groups with the highest rates of suicidality include Muslims in the #1 spot! That is not a trophy we want to be winning, y’all. Hear about the social determinants, ie Islamophobia and western media biases lending toward higher rates of Muslim suicide.
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Links:
The FYI Suicide Prevention Toolkit: https://www.thefyi.org/toolkits/suicide-prevention-toolkit/
American Muslims Are 2 Times More Likely To Have Attempted Suicide Than Other Groups https://www.npr.org/2021/08/10/1025430083/muslims-suicide-attempts-study-religion-american
Suicide in Muslim world and way forward https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9178353/
Muslims face a suicide crisis in America. The taboo of talking about it must end. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2022/01/02/american-muslims-must-break-taboo-confronting-suicide/9043880002/
Suicide Attempts of Muslims Compared With Other Religious Groups in the US
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2782161
Do People Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell Forever?
https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/do-people-who-commit-suicide-go-to-hell-forever/
Suicide in the time of the Prophet (SAW) Omar Suleiman: https://fb.watch/hyzpprnyEd/
Dealing with Depression and Suicidal Thoughts Omar Suleiman: https://fb.watch/hyztcunn6v/
Youth helpline at Naseeha: (866) 627-3342
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
The Khalil Center: https://khalilcenter.com/mental-health-services/counseling-services
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