In Conversation with Debbie Swibel, Author - Suicide: Hope Beyond the Darkness.

Transforming Perceptions
11/09/2025 29 min

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World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September and R U Okay Day 11th September 2025.Áine speaks with author Debbie Swibel about the importance of raising awareness around suicide to help support people who are struggling and encourage them to reach out for help. Debbie is a suicidologist, counsellor; therapist, criminologist and educator whose hope is to break down stigma and deepen the understanding surrounding suicide and mental health. Her new book shines a light on the darkest places, offering hope and breaking down stigma, through sharing personal stories of those impacted by suicide, alongside professional insights into its causes, consequences, and the journey beyond.

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