The Psychologist CHALLENGING Muslims To Confront Suicide

In this OnePath Podcast, registered psychologist Tareq Ahmed joins us to talk honestly about depression, suicide and bullying, including a devastating lived experience he overcame. Tareq Ahmed is a registered psychologist based in Sydney, currently practising at Mindwise, where he works with children, teens and adults. He is also the co-founder of Educaid Australia, a non-profit that has trained more than 2,000 mental health first aiders and partnered with over 100 schools, organisations and community groups across Australia. Alongside his clinical background, Tareq speaks publicly about his own experience navigating suicidal ideation as a Palestinian Muslim, bringing a rare combination of professional expertise and lived experience to conversations many families still find difficult to have. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 1:03 Disclaimer 2:55 Tareq's own story: growing up, his father, and the moment he thought he was better off dead 10:50 Suicide in the Muslim community: is it new, and what the stats show 14:53 Breaking the stigma without normalising the act 21:48 Why suicide is rarely one cause, and the warning signs to watch for 24:02 Bullying, banter, and helping teenagers regulate their emotions 36:39 Gender, pop culture, and the risk of romanticising suicide 41:40 When communities insist it does not exist here 45:02 Small acts of kindness that save lives 48:12 What to do if your child mentions self-harm, and where to get help 53:23 How bullying and cyberbullying actually drive the risk 58:34 Modelling healthy behaviour and building a safe home 1:04:00 Prevention, faith, and healing after loss 1:07:57 Tareq's message to a struggling young person 1:10:57 Rebuilding the relationship with his father 1:13:16 Closing thoughts and gratitude 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube to stay up to date with our latest productions. 🎉 Introducing the official OnePath Network MERCHANDISE STORE! 🏷️ 👕 👉 https://shop.onepathnetwork.com/ If you enjoy OnePath content, please consider support