Leaving The Valley - Ep. 011 : Depression and Suicide

Ep. 011 : Depression and Suicide

08/06/20 • 40 min

Depression is a word that gets tossed around so lightly that sometimes we forget what it really means or the danger it poses. We’re providing a crash course in depression and its symptoms. Does it look like crying a lot? What about anxiety or even anger? Can it look different from men to women? Do these things make you more vulnerable to suicide? Why?

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Ep. 010: Myth BUSTED- Only "Crazy" People Think About Suicide

We’ve started a new, on-going segment on “Myths About Suicide” because there are a lot of them out there and they are just not helpful. If we really want to get serious about suicide prevention, we need to look at the way we talk about and perpetuate ideas about suicide. One incredibly common myth is that only “crazy” people think about suicide. This type of thinking can lead us to dismiss the warning signs that people often demonstrate when something has gone wrong.

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Ep. 012: PTSD and Suicide, Part I - What Is PTSD?

PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) affects more than just combat vets. For example, first responders report levels of PTSD that are about equal to those of combat vets. Any traumatic event can potentially trigger PTSD, like violence, rape, car accidents, or even natural disasters. Let’s discuss what PTSD really is, who can get it, and how. What does trauma do to the brain and what are symptoms of PTSD? Join us for part one of this conversation.