Pineapple Support, the mental health nonprofit serving the adult industry, has announced the launch of a free online support group for performers experiencing suicidal ideation, with sponsorship from adult livestreaming platform Stripchat.

The six-week program, titled “Navigating Thoughts of Suicide,” will begin Thursday, Sept. 4, at 10 a.m. EST, and will be led by Pineapple Support therapist Rachael Farina. Each weekly session will run for about an hour.

“This group will provide a safe, compassionate space for anyone who has experienced suicidal ideation or struggles with ongoing thoughts of suicide,” Farina said. “Together, we will explore what contributes to these feelings, how to seek support, and the journey toward developing lasting hope. You are not alone, and healing is possible.”

Pineapple Support was founded in 2018 by British performer Leya Tanit following a series of high-profile suicides in the adult industry. Since then, the nonprofit has connected more than 16,000 performers to free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support services.

Mental health researchers note that sex workers and adult content creators face higher-than-average rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, often linked to stigma, online harassment, financial instability, and a lack of traditional workplace protections.

Broader statistics highlight the scale of the crisis: in the United States, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death, and among adults aged 25–34, the age group where most adult performers fall, it ranks second only to unintentional injuries.

“Suicidal thoughts can be isolating and frightening, but support groups like this one remind us that connection and healing are always within reach,” Tanit said. “I’m deeply thankful to Stripchat for sponsoring this vital group, and to Rachael for guiding participants with compassion and care.”

The “Navigating Thoughts of Suicide” support group will run weekly through mid-October. Performers interested in joining can learn more or reserve a spot at pineapplesupport.org/support-groups.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available. In the United States, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. International resources can be found via findahelpline.com.

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