#014: Suicide

USA National Suicide hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Max does a solo episode on the topic of suicide (Harriet will be back next week!). Topics he explores include the correlation between higher suicide rates and lower minimum wage, as well as the "suicide paradox" of white men having the highest suicide rate and black women have the lowest. Max looks at suicide from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) perspective, framing the issue as one rooted in emotional and cognitive "dysregulation" which occurs on a physiological level, caused or exacerbated by a chronically "socially invalidating environment." He uses his own past suicidal ideation to walk listeners through "what it's like," and explores some of the causal factors and influences within his own personal history that led to his own past suicidality followed by some brief clinical examples. His message to anyone who is currently suicidal is a) I've been there and feel free to email us about what you're going through, b) a better world is possible and we can't get there without you. itsnotjustinyourhead@gmail.com patreon.com/itsnotjustinyourhead

Resources:

The Link Between Unemployment, Depression and Suicide in the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/psychiatry-psychotherapy-podcast/2020/5/2/the-link-between-unemployment-depression-and-suicide-in-the-covid-19-pandemic

I’ve Got My Family and My Faith: Black Women and the Suicide Paradox
https://www.asanet.org/sites/default/files/attach/journals/dec17socuisfeature.pdf

Understanding Validation in Families - Alan E. Fruzzetti, PhD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDSIYTQX_dk&t

ATTENTION! This is a Boring Dystopia/Obligatory 'don't sue us' message: This podcast provides numerous different perspectives and criticisms of the mental health space, however, it should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your medical professional with regards to any health decisions or management.