Title: Teen Suicide, Social Media, and the Silent Crisis: A Candid Talk with Neeka Zand

In this deeply impactful episode of Progress Over Perfection, Mauro Daviddi sits down with mental health advocate and suicide prevention coordinator Neeka Zand to discuss one of the most urgent and overlooked topics of our time: youth mental health and suicide prevention.

🎙️ From the harsh realities of social media and revenge porn to the mental health gap in rural and Indigenous communities, this conversation is raw, eye-opening, and filled with real stories.

Neeka shares her experience leading suicide prevention initiatives, including her award-winning work with WA’s youth and the e-Safety Commission.

Whether you're a parent, educator, counsellor, or simply care about the next generation—this episode is essential.

✅ Topics we cover:

• Suicide rates among youth aged 12–25

• Social media’s dual role: education vs harm

• Signs parents should never ignore

• Revenge porn, image-based abuse, and teen vulnerability

• Cancel culture and bullying in the digital age

• What actually helps when a teen is in crisis

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📞 Support Lines:

• Lifeline: 13 11 14

• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

• eSafety Commission: www.esafety.gov.au

🔗 More at: www.maurodaviddi.com