Suicide Prevention, Self-Harm & Women's Mental Health | Prof. Pooja Saini | Ep 22 | Pharmacy Planet

In this powerful episode of The Lifestyle Prescription with Pharmacy Planet, host Rena Dipti Annobil is joined by Professor Pooja Saini, one of the UK's leading researchers in suicide prevention and self-harm, for an essential conversation about one of the most important public health challenges of our time.Professor Saini has dedicated her career to understanding why people reach crisis point, how suicide can be prevented, and what healthcare professionals, families and communities can do to better support those who are struggling.Together, Rena and Professor Saini explore the latest research surrounding suicide prevention, self-harm, women's mental health, menopause, loneliness, and the growing mental health crisis affecting both young people and adults. They also challenge common myths around suicide, discuss why simply asking someone if they're struggling could save a life, and explain where people can turn for support.This episode is an honest, compassionate and evidence-based discussion designed to educate, reduce stigma and encourage earlier conversations around mental health.If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please remember that support is available. You are not alone.🎧 What This Episode Covers• Why Professor Pooja Saini specialises in suicide prevention and self-harm research• The surprising number of people who seek help before dying by suicide• Suicide myths and misconceptions explained• Women's mental health and the menopause connection• Hormones, HRT and their relationship with mental wellbeing• The pressures facing women in midlife and the "sandwich generation"• Teen mental health and warning signs parents should recognise• Social media, WhatsApp groups and young people's mental wellbeing• Understanding self-harm and how to support someone safely• What to say—and what not to say—to someone experiencing suicidal thoughts• Loneliness, university students and the growing mental health crisis• Professor Saini's personal lifestyle prescription for wellbeing🔗 Guest Links👉 Professor Pooja Saini (PhD in Psychology) 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-pooja-saini-0b9986303/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poojauk/👉 Follow Rena Dipti Annobil📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renadannobil/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterhoodofmummyimperfect/👉 Pharmacy Planet🌐 https://www.pharmacyplanet.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pharmacyplanetuk/🎧 Listen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1xs0BApZk55bgrQz7PN7VW📞 If you need immediate supportIf you are in the UK and need urgent help:Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24 hours a day)🌐 https://www.samaritans.orgIf you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or attend your nearest A&E department.#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #SelfHarm #WomensHealth #Menopause #TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #LifestylePrescription #PharmacyPlanet #RenaDiptiAnnobil #PoojaSaini #SuicideAwareness #MentalWellbeing #Psychology #HealthcarePodcast