Knowing Me Knowing You

11 Sep 2025

Knowing … the impacts of suicide bereavement

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Knowing … the impacts of suicide bereavement

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined by clinical psychologist, Dr Liam Casey, to discuss the topic of suicide bereavement. Together, they talk through:

Liam’s own lived experience, as well as his professional interest, in working with the queer community around suicide bereavement,
The prevalence of suicidality within the queer community,
Defining what suicidality is, and what suicide bereavement is,
What some of the most common determinants are that lead to suicidality for the queer community,
The impacts of “discrimination” on suicidality,
How we might feel when experiencing suicide bereavement,
What some of the risk and protective factors related to suicidality,
The role of ‘grief’ and how it plays out mentally and physically in relation to suicide bereavement,
What some of the mental health challenges are that may arise related to suicide bereavement, as well as
How stigma can impact those experiencing suicide bereavement.

Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support

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Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer.

Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself.