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Talking About Suicide Could Help Prevent It

On today's episode of 'The VICE Guide to Right Now Podcast,' we discuss why it's so important to talk openly about the topic—even if it's uncomfortable.

On The VICE Guide to Right Now, VICE's new daily podcast, we delve into the biggest news of the day and give you a rundown of the stories we're reading, working on, and fascinated with.

Today, we break down the major headlines before we hear from psychiatry resident Anita Rao about the myths and misconceptions surrounding suicide. According to Rao, just talking about the uncomfortable topic can be a prevention method and she explains what to listen for and how to help.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, help is available. Call 1-800-273-8255 to speak with someone now or text START to 741741 to message with the Crisis Text Line.

You can catch The VICE Guide to Right Now Podcast on Acast, Google Play, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.