Title: Killer loans — college debt triggers depression and suicide | Salon.com
Headings: Killer loans — college debt triggers depression and suicide
Killer loans — college debt triggers depression and suicide
All debts are burdensome. Why is it that student loans, in particular, give people so much emotional distress?
By Victoria Wang
Why student loans are especially toxic
Victoria Wang

Content: Many students and recent graduates have killed themselves, and hundreds of thousands have contemplated suicide because of the crushing burden of their student loans, according to research and surveys. Millions more are suffering from depression, anxiety, and other distress because getting an education in the US now comes with a lifetime of debt. “What happens if you commit suicide?” This question appeared in the StudentLoans community on Reddit. “ Just weighing my options.” Advertisement: When asked “Why would you even think that?,” the original poster answers: “ Seems like an alternative many people would choose if it ended the debt, to be honest.” The post received a mix of dissuasion and concurring voices. “