In this episode of Question It., with its *Trigger Warning*, we use Google’s Notebook LM to review how a friend’s suicide impacted me and why Emotional Health—not Mental Health—could be the critical link society is missing. I reflect on the deeper emotional struggles that often go unnoticed and how our ability to give and receive love, connection, and belonging plays a crucial role in our well-being. By questioning conventional narratives around mental health, we explore how shifting the focus to Emotional Health could lead to real, lasting change.

Key Takeaway: Emotional Health—the ability to give and receive love, connection, and belonging—may be the missing link in preventing suicide and other destructive behaviors that society often mislabels as mental health issues.

Peace. Love. Connect.

Links/References:

Original Source Article:

• A Suicide Close To Home & A Plea – https://kevinrstrauss.com/a-suicide-close-to-home-and-a-plea/
• Can We Rethink Suicide – Before Someone We Love Is Next? | Ep. 34

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And a few sample questions we might discuss:

1. What specific actions or words from someone make you feel truly seen, heard, or valued in a conversation?
2. Can you recall a moment when someone you cared about made you feel judged or shamed? How did it impact your relationship?
3. What do you need in order to feel like you truly belong in a group or community, and how can you help others experience that same feeling?
4. What situations or behaviors trigger your emotions, and what do you think that reveals about your past experiences or unmet needs?

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