Real talk on faith, mental health, and finding hope when it feels out of reach.
Is it a sin to feel suicidal? Guilt and shame can weigh more than the thoughts themselves. What the Bible says, and who to call in South Africa right now.
Can a Christian be depressed? Yes. If you were told to just pray more, here is why that fails, what actually helps, and why God's love still holds.
Is suicide a sin? A careful, compassionate look at what Scripture does and does not say about suicide and the unforgivable sin, and where to find help today.
Prayer isn't for people who have their act together. You don't need clean language or settled doubts to pray, and the Bible is full of raw, honest cries to God.
How to help a suicidal friend in South Africa: what to say, what not to say, who to call (SADAG 0800 567 567) and how to stay present for the long haul.
Why youth suicide rates in South Africa are rising, what the data shows, and what a practical Christian response looks like: presence, not another programme.
What to do when someone says they want to die: a practical, trauma-informed guide to the first five minutes, from listening to calling SADAG.
What if the command to love your neighbour as yourself assumes you already know how to love yourself? Why rest and getting help are part of loving well.
Losing someone or something changes you. Where is God in that space? Jesus wept, lament is a biblical practice, and grief is not a lack of faith.
New here? SPS is a Christian youth community in South Africa, not a hotline or counselling service. Here is what we do and where to call when you need help.
Good intentions can still land badly. What not to say to someone who is suicidal, why those phrases shut people down, and what to say instead.
A plain-language checklist of suicide warning signs in South Africa and anywhere else, verbal and behavioural, plus what to do once you've spotted them.
Suicide myths and facts: we check the most common myths against the research, including whether asking about suicide makes it worse, in plain language.
Warning signs of suicide in young men often look like anger, withdrawal and risk-taking, not sadness. How to spot the risk in teen boys early.
Medical follow-up, safety planning, facing church and family, and why recovery after a suicide attempt isn't linear. Written for survivors, not helpers.
A free personal safety plan template to write out by hand or on your phone: warning signs, coping strategies, support people and crisis numbers.
What to say to someone who lost a loved one to suicide, what not to say, and where to find suicide loss survivor support in South Africa. A short, honest guide.
Free counselling and free therapy in South Africa: public clinics and low-cost NGO counselling, for when you're stable but need ongoing, affordable care.