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The Desire To Live: Understanding And Preventing Suicide | Rabbi Shalom Hammer | ITVOG #41
Rabbi Shalom Hammer on suicide prevention, trauma, and how to respond with care.Rabbi Sholom Hammer shares how his family’s loss became a mission to educate communities about suicide prevention, mental health, and trauma-informed support. The conversation focuses on correcting language, understanding what suicidal distress really looks like, and learning how rabbis, parents, teachers, and friends can respond without overstepping their role.We discuss the difference between mental illness and deliberate self-harm, why direct questions can be lifesaving, and how to recognize warning signs in…
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