New Episode of “I’m Still Here” Podcast: Can I Commit Suicide?

October 1, 2025
News about the “Suicidology” project

The latest episode of the “I’m Still Here” podcast features Dr. Michał Sopiński — a lawyer and rector-commandant of the Academy of Justice. In a deeply moving conversation, the expert discusses the responsibility of the state and its institutions to protect life, the role of law in preventing mental health crises, and why empathy should be embedded in the legal system.

“The state has both a moral and legal obligation to safeguard the lives of its citizens in every possible way,” emphasizes Dr. Sopiński.

The episode also addresses the impact of the internet on young people’s mental health, the normalization of online violence, and the importance of education as a supportive tool.

This is a significant contribution to the discussion on mental health—aimed not only at specialists but at anyone wanting to better understand the challenges faced by young people.

The episode is available for streaming on Spotify and YouTube.

“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.