In a podcast interview with Eli Gothelf on Kikar HaShabbat, clinical social worker and psychotherapist Shimon Apelalu, a consultant in the Health Ministry's suicide prevention unit, explains that asking a person in distress about suicidal thoughts does not introduce the idea but rather opens a door to hope. He calls on the public not to fear asking such questions.
Shimon Apelalu, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist serving as a professional consultant in the Health Ministry's suicide prevention unit, appeared on a podcast hosted by Eli Gothelf on Kikar HaShabbat. He discussed the importance of direct, caring questions when someone is in emotional distress, challenging the common misconception that asking about suicide can plant the idea. Apelalu emphasized that such questions, asked with genuine concern, can open a path to hope and support. The interview also included a helpline number for immediate assistance.
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