“I’m Still Here” – Episode with Patryk Wesołowski: Suicides Among the Youngest Children

September 12, 2025
News about the “Suicidology” project

Can preschool-aged children experience a suicidal crisis? How is it possible that a seven-year-old says, “I wish I could fall asleep and never wake up”?

In the latest episode of the SGMK podcast “I’m Still Here,” we talk with psychologist Patryk Wesołowski about a topic that has long been marginalized. We uncover the mechanisms of how children understand death, point out warning signs, and discuss risk factors—from family problems and violence to neurodevelopmental disorders.

This episode is for parents, teachers, educators, and all adults who want to observe more carefully and respond more effectively.

The podcast “I’m Still Here” is produced by the Nicolaus Copernicus Superior School as part of the program “Suicidology – State of Knowledge Analysis and Educational Campaign,” commissioned by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

The podcast “I’m Still Here” is available on the SGMK website and the university’s profiles on popular social media platforms.

All episodes of the podcast can be found on a dedicated playlist on YouTube or Spotify.

“Suicidology” project – a multi-phase educational and research campaign

Since 2024, Nicolaus Copernicus Superior School has been implementing the project “Suicidology – state of knowledge analysis and educational campaign” funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

The project aims to raise awareness of the problem of suicide and prepare a wide-ranging educational campaign. The initiative involves research at various levels of society, including educational, professional and medical communities. The collected data will be used to create personalized prevention strategies aimed at supporting people in crisis, as well as preventing critical situations.

The project is funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. You can follow the progress of the work on the project’s dedicated website: www.sgmk.edu.pl/suicidology, where we publish updates on a regular basis. The site also includes an interactive map of workshops conducted under the project.