How a local comedian uses comedy to help people living with suicidal ideation

About this episode

Mental Health and ComedyThis discussion will include mention of suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to the suicide and crisis hotline at 988. Comedian Deena Nyer Mendlowitz has lived with chronic depression and suicidal ideation for most of her adult life. It could seem impossible to find the funny in the struggle -- but she has managed to write an entire comedy special about her mental health and how she has worked to find joy in living. She initially performed it for other patients during her latest stay in a psychiatric facility, before bringing it to Imposters Theatre. Now, it's available on YouTube too. Suicide is one of the leading…