Ep25: Financial Stress and Suicide

Heads up: This episode is about suicide.

If you need help, please call a suicide hotline. In the U.S., call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 any time of day — press "1" to reach the Veterans Crisis Line or use Lifeline Chat

On today’s episode, Andy and Aaron discuss:
-Suicidal ideation versus suicidal intent 
-COVID’s impact on suicidal thought
-The link between debt and suicide
-The impact of trauma 
-Suicidal ideation or intent despite no past mental illness
-Preventive factors
-Your situation and thoughts matter
-Empathy vs. sympathy
-Signs to look for

 (Note: My mic picked up way more sound than I thought - you’ll hear my dog playing ball at the beginning, but he finds another adventure after a few minutes. -Aaron)

Resources/Links:
AFSP: Home
Suicide Deaths in the United States
Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on suicide rates
COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the risk of suicide
Report: Financial difficulty and suicide - Money and Mental Health
Suicide and Debt: The Link We Can No Longer Ignore 
Mind Over Money by Brad and Ted Klontz (the Kindle version is the only easy access, unfortunately)
Your Money and Your Brain by Jason Zweig
Brené Brown podcast “Unlocking Us”