Depression, loneliness, and suicide are all issues that many people deal with over the holiday season. Here at Psych with Mike, we have discussed these issues and today's episode on suicide hopefully will be educational and helpful for everyone who listens. Suicide is a significant concern and results in twice as many deaths each year than homicides. Every person can learn how to intervene in the life of individuals that are feeling depressed and contemplating suicide. If anyone has any questions comments about this topic or suggestions for things they would like us to address please leave a comment or use the contact us tab to send us a message. Below is additional information and resources.

Psychology Today article on suicide at holiday time:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-big-questions/201312/suicide-rates-over-the-holidays 

 

An Annenberg Public Policy Center Article and statistics on suicide during the holidays:

https://www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/suicide-rate-is-lower-during-holidays-but-holiday-suicide-myth-persists/ 

 

A Mentalhealth.net article with resource numbers for depression and suicide hotlines:

https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/depression-hotline/