Who knew when the year started we’d be separated from loved ones for months? And here we are, canceling celebrations, work and vacation plans, and not even hugging our friends. We are facing more stress – financial, emotional, social – than anyone could have imagined. We haven’t seen the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health yet. But as therapists, we know that as chronic stress continues, more people will experience depression and even suicidal thoughts.
Let’s not wait to see what the impact is of COVID-19 on the suicide rate! Let’s talk about what we can do to prevent suicide now, while we are still in the midst of the pandemic. The sooner we learn what to do about suicidal thoughts, the more people can find healing.
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