Episode 4 | Maternal Suicide


Episode Artwork
1.0x
0% played 00:00 00:00
Nov 07 2021 24 mins  

**************TRIGGER WARNING FOR SUICIDE AND CHILD DEATH********************


● This episode includes the story of a moms who lost their battles with depression, and discussion of suicide statistics and symptoms.


● This is going to be a heavy episode. But even heavier, is the load of a mother, who feels all alone and can’t bear the thought of one more day.




● If you are in the US and in crisis right now, please reach out to the NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE @ 800-273-8255.


● Dial 988 from your mobile to reach the lifeline.


● Text TALK to 741741.




------------ Links  ----------------


Joint the community on Discord: https://discord.gg/GKtPuRF4jk


LinkTree:  https://linktr.ee/MomWithIssues 


TikTok: @themomwithissues 




-------------Articles & Resources-----------


● News Article | Olivia Popham


     o https://www.ketk.com/news/local-news/21-year-old-dead-one-hospitalized-after-head-on-crash-near-athens/


● FCC Designates 988 as 3-digit number for Suicide Prevention Hotline


     o https://www.2020mom.org/blog/2020/7/26/988-designated-as-the-national-suicide-prevention-lifeline-fccgov


●  Postpartum Support International (Non-Crisis Support)


     o https://www.postpartum.net/


       ▪ PSI HelpLine: 1-800-944-4773 (#1 En Español or #2 English)


       ▪ Text “Help” to 800-944-4773 (EN)


● PostPartum Suicide Risks | Pregnancy and Postpartum Suicide Risk: The New Numbers


     o https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/pregnancy-and-postpartum-suicide-risk-the-new-numbers


● Suicide statistics


    o https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/