Suicide rates typically drop during natural disasters and other crises but then spike in the months or years after. So mental health specialists are looking to build psychological resilience now.
"The two most replicated, robust factors linked to suicide are economic change — downturn — and social disconnection," says Dr. Roger McIntyre, professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto. And both factors, he notes, are major hallmarks of the COVID-19 pandemic."The two most replicated, robust factors linked to suicide are economic change — downturn — and social disconnection," says Dr. Roger McIntyre, professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto.
, chief strategy officer of the Well Being Trust, which published the report in conjunction with the Robert Graham Center for Policy Studies in Family Medicine and Primary Care."However, if the country continues to ignore the collateral damage — specifically our nation's mental health — we will not come out of this stronger."
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fans Pick RBD as the 2000s Latin Pop Act to Do a Virtual ConcertBillboard asked fans to vote for the Latin act from the early 2000s that should host a virtual concert. After a two-week poll, fans picked RBD as their winner.
Read more »
University of California should suspend SAT and ACT admission requirement, university system president saysThe University of California president is recommending the suspension of ACT and SAT tests as an admissions requirement until 2024
Read more »
Betty Wright Packed A Career's Worth Of Music Into Her Youthful First ActThe early career of Betty Wright, produced many R&B hits, including a pair of songs that would become career signatures — and sample fodder for artists like Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé and and Lil Wayne.
Read more »
University of Calfornia should suspend SAT and ACT admission requirement, university system president saysThe University of California president is recommending the suspension of ACT and SAT tests as an admissions requirement until 2024
Read more »
Miami Air International to liquidate, no CARES Act payroll support - Business InsiderMiami Air International, a Florida charter airline, is expected to liquidate due to the coronavirus this week. It applied for a bailout.
Read more »
CARES Act Provider Relief FundAs part of the CARES Act, HHS is distributing $175 billion to healthcare providers caring for COVID19 patients. SecAzar breaks down this federal assistance and what you should know about the Provider Relief Fund. For more, visit
Read more »