Title: The Link Between the Economy and Suicide Rates
Headings: The Link Between the State of the Economy and Suicide Rates
The Link Between the State of the Economy and Suicide Rates
Sources:

Content: The psychiatrists noted that this analysis was not a prediction, just a warning that we need to be cognizant of the potential mental health affect of the economy, and to develop strategies at the local, regional, and country level to provide intervention and support to those who may be at risk. In 2009, the Chief Financial Officer at Freddie Mac, one of the key players in the recent financial crisis, committed suicide. At that time, a poll of Americans found that 61 percent felt the economy was causing stress in their lives; one-third said the stress level was considerable. Those more seriously affected by the economy were twice as likely to report high stress levels. The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) booklet, Getting Through Tough Economic Times, offers tips for coping with economy-related distress. SAMHSA recommends keeping your financial situation in perspective, strengthening your connections with others, participating in activities you enjoy, and developing new employment skills. Sources: Centers for Disease Control. " CDC Study Finds Suicide Rates Rise and Fall with Economy: