The COVID-19 pandemic has caused most people more stress and anxiety — and sometimes the emotional and mental toll can be overwhelming. The Centers for Disease Control found that suicidal thoughts and behavior have risen sharply during the pandemic, especially among younger people, essential workers and racial minorities. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month, and we discuss how to know when someone needs help, and how to connect them to that help.
Guests
Greg Marley, clinical director and director of suicide prevention, National Alliance on Mental Illness Maine
David Prescott, clinical psychologist, Northern Light Acadia Hospital
Resources
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
- Maine Statewide Crisis Hotline: (888) 568-1112
- NAMI: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
- Wabanaki Public Health
- CDC: Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Suicide, Depression, Anxiety: COVID 19's Heavy Toll on Youth
- The Pandemic Has Researchers Worried About Teen Suicide
- Military suicides up 20% this year as the coronavirus pandemic, civil unrest add stress to an already strained force
- Pandemic’s effect on already rising suicide rates heightens worry
- Experts: Even before COVID, physician suicide a major issue
- How You Can Help Prevent Suicide During the COVID-19 Pandemic
