Mental Health Care: When You’re Learning to Be Okay With Yourself - If You Feel Like Giving Up, Watch This Video

Life can be tough, and sometimes it feels like no matter how hard you try, things just don’t get better. But you’re not alone. This video is here to remind you why your journey matters and why you should keep going, even when it feels impossible. Please share this video. Previous video: https://youtu.be/EWL0L-qZzn8?si=t_qzPEWHdfpqGHcE WARNING: This video contains mentions of suicide and suicidal thoughts. Writer: Imoleayo Olorunnisola (LightofLights) Script Editor & Manager: Kelly Soong Voice Over: Amanda Silvera - www.youtube.com/AmandaSillvera Animator: Danica Diamos YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Jessica F.S. et al. (2021). Suicidal behaviour and cognition: A systematic review with special focus on prefrontal deficits. Journal of Affective Disorders, 278, 488–496. Nock, M.K., et al. (2013). Prevalence, correlates, and treatment of lifetime suicidal behavior among adolescents: results from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication Adolescent Supplement. JAMA Psychiatry. Jobes, D.A., & Rudd, M.D. (2020). Managing suicidal risk: A collaborative approach. Guilford Press. McCracken, L.M., Patel, S., & Scott, W. (2018). The role of psychological flexibility in relation to suicidal thinking in chronic pain. European Journal of Pain, 22(10), 1774–1781. Beck, A.T., & Dozois, D.J.A. (2011). Cognitive therapy: Basics and beyond. Guilford Press. Pennebaker, J.W., & Chung, C.K. (2016). Expressive writing and its links to mental and physical health. In H.S. Friedman (Ed.), Oxford Handbook of Health Psychology.