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Right now, in tandem with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are also facing a rise in mental health-related issues such as suicide, depression, and anxiety. Our health care systems and therapists, in particular, are not fit to handle such a rise. It’s becoming the job of everyday individuals once again to take their mental well-being into their own hands. In this episode of the Will Work For Purpose Podcast, I outline some basic ways to help yourself start a journey towards mental health and also ways to be a resource for those struggling around you.
References
Man’s Search for Meaning an Introduction to Frankl’s Work
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2020, March 9). Risk Factors for Suicide. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/suicide/riskprotectivefactors.html
Julom, A. M., & de Guzmán, R. (2013). The effectiveness of logotherapy program in alleviating the sense of meaninglessness of paralyzed in-patients. International Journal of Psychology & Psychological Therapy, 13(3), 357–371
United States Suicide Hotlines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) Veterans press 1 to reach specialized support. Press 2 for Spanish-language support (The older number, 1-800-SUICIDE, is no longer published by the lifeline agency and will probably stop working in the near future.)
Online Chat: http://chat.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/LifelineChat.aspx
Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741.
Youth-Specific services (voice/text/chat/email) from the Boys’ Town National Hotline: http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Pages/ways-to-get-help.aspx
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
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Well done, friend. So immensely timely and needed right now.
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. I’m glad you found something of value here.