Part 1: Jasmine’s Story: A Teen’s Journey from Self-Harm to Self-Discovery

In this special edition episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Jasmine, a young artist and mental health advocate, as she opens up about her battle with depression and self-harm. At just 14 years old, Jasmine faced unimaginable challenges, including multiple suicide attempts. Listen to her story of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of perseverance. Our next episode will be part 2 of this special edition series. In that episode we will speak with Eric Alcera, M.D., psychiatrist and vice president and chief medical officer at Carrier Clinic. We’ll listen to clips from Jasmine’s story and get his perspective of a psychiatrist and as a father. Trigger Warning*: The following episode contains discussions about suicide and self-harm. The information shared is one individual’s personal experience and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, medical diagnosis, treatment or care. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental illness or has suicidal thoughts, don't hesitate to reach out for help and dial 988 for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or proceed to your local emergency room.

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Part 1: Jasmine’s Story: A Teen’s Journey from Self-Harm to Self-Discovery is an episode from Hackensack Meridian Health Podcast by Health U The Hackensack Meridian Health Podcast.

This episode is 00:37:54 long.

This episode was published on May 1, 2024.

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