Episode 4 | Maternal Suicide

Mom With Issues

**************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.

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-------------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/