There have been numerous studies finding that divorce increases the risk of suicide and that risk is much higher for men than for women. While the marriage maybe ending, suicide is not the outcome most people want.

How do you respond if you start to discuss divorce and your spouse starts talking about suicide?

What do you do if it's you whose having suicidal thoughts?

And maybe even more difficult to deal with, what if your child starts to talk about just wanting to be done?

Should the divorce be put on hold or do you push ahead? Is the threat of divorce reason to stay married?

Joining Mandy for this important Conversation, is fellow divorce coach Martha Bodyfelt. Read more about Martha's work at her website, SurvivingYourSplit.com and sign up for Martha's free divorce survival guide.

Important resources for suicide prevention: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline,  Suicide.org, Veterans Crisis Line and Man Therapy.

Visit mandy's blog at SinceMyDivorce.com for a synopsis of this show and more guidance on coping with divorce.