Show notes
How we talk about suicide matters. In this episode of Safe Space, Paulyne Wanyonyi sits down with marriage and family therapist Dr. Marion Mutwiri to explore how media, headlines, films, songs, and social platforms shape the way people understand suicide. From sensational news reporting to viral shows and music lyrics, the stories we consume can influence how we think about mental health, risk, and help-seeking. The conversation also examines how suicide was historically criminalised in Kenya and how that shaped the way media covered it. Dr. Marion explains why responsible reporting matters, why context and compassion are often missing from headlines, and how the media can shift from sensational storytelling to meaningful mental health awareness. This episode asks an important question: Are the stories we tell about suicide helping people, or harming them? Pause if you need to and listen with careListen with care and pause if you need to.Support & Resources:Therapy Resource Catalogue - https://the-artisticpsychologist.com/therapy-mental-health-resources-by-the-artistic-psychologist/External Suicide Toolkits - https://tr.ee/cQCujGXnvXSeeking Help Toolkit - https://tr.ee/orJUB1_Pu8Grounding Exercises Toolkit - https://the-artisticpsychologist.com/grounding-exercises-a-quick-guide-for-intense-emotions/Submit your Mental Health story via a voice note - Whatsapp Us on +254 788 036 727, Your story may be featured on our "In Your Own Words" segment of this podcast.Write for our Blog - https://zfrmz.com/H03NH23xUPly3ZJsEcVQ

