What do suicide survivors wish more people understood? In this video, we explore the often-silenced truths that suicide survivors want you to know—about mental health awareness, life after a suicide attempt, and the journey of healing from suicidal ideation. These stories are deeply personal, yet they offer powerful insight into why suicide prevention efforts must include the voices of those who have survived. Whether you're struggling or supporting someone else, hearing what suicide survivors say could help change a life.

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The awesome team behind this:

Script Writer & researcher: Brijace Chovatiya
Script Director: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera @amandasilvera
Animator: Ccinee Macabidang
Animation Director: Cindy Cheong
Assisted: Brisky Quach & Ngan Luong

✅ Peer-Reviewed Sources (APA Format)
Joiner, T. E. (2005). Why people die by suicide. Harvard University Press.
— A foundational text offering insight into the psychological drivers behind suicide and what can be done to intervene.
Kirtley, O. J., O’Carroll, R. E., & O’Connor, R. C. (2016). The role of self-compassion in the suicidal process: A systematic review. Clinical Psychology Review, 49, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2016.07.007
— Discusses how self-compassion impacts suicidal ideation and recovery.
Levi-Belz, Y., Gavish-Marom, T., Barzilay, S., Apter, A., & Carli, V. (2019). Psychosocial factors correlated with undisclosed suicide attempts to significant others: Findings from the SEYLE study. Suicide and Life‐Threatening Behavior, 49(4), 1137–1149. https://doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12508
— Explores why survivors may not share their attempts and what that means for long-term support.

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