Dr. Ducharme joined Mike and Mary to talk about Divorce and Suicide this month. The podcast is below. Here is the information and links.
𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮-𝟭𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
The is to highlight alternative divorce resolutions...primarily Collaborative Divorce and Mediation. Many events including professionals giving free 30 minute consultations about the divorce process...so you can seek to an attorney, Mental Health Coach or financial professional. We are also doing live zoom meetings where you can ask question...can change name and not be in video for privacy if you choose. I will be doing a zoom call Monday at noon.
We know that kids can survive divorce pretty well. What they can't handle is on going conflict. The best gift you can give your kids and each other is a respectful divorce
Go to for full list of free events! For all the details go to: https://gooddivorcect.com/divorce-with-respect-week/dwrw-events/
If you are thinking of divorce or know someone who is please spread the word.
𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵
An opportunity to talk about what we know and what helps. Although our goal is to prevent all suicides, that is not always possible. But there is a lot we can do to prevent many...increased research; increased community awareness
Mental Health fallout from the Pandemic
Profound impact on MH due to COVID; infection-related fears and anxiety, bereavement w/out proper grief, economic instability and stress, social isolation, loss of normal coping skills
Suicide may disproportionally impact minority communities
Substance use overdoses – increase of 120% in April 2020
Intentional Self-Harm – increase of 333% between August 2019 – 2020 (Northeast)
We have seen an increase in teen suicides in recent years, especially during Covid.
Red Flags to watch for in anyone:
1. Expresses thoughts of death, dying or gives verbal hints with statements such as “ I won’t be a problem for you much longer”.
2. Changes in normal habits, such as eating and sleeping, and spending time with friends and family
3. Dramatic weight fluctuations, in any direction
4. Evidence of substance abuse (alcohol and drugs, both legal and illegal)
5. Dramatic mood swings
6. Loss of interest in school/ work and extracurricular activities (including declining grades) and an inability to concentrate
7. Seems to be putting things in order by cleaning their room and giving away important possessions.
8. Marked personality change
9. Lots of physical complaints for which no physical cause can be found
10. Becoming suddenly cheerful after a period of depression…especially if showing increased energy shortly after starting an antidepressant
What to do if you think someone is suicidal?
Talk to them in private
Ask directly if they are thinking about suicide
Listen to their explanation and perspective, acknowledge their experience and feelings
Avoid debating the value of life, minimizing their problems or giving advice
Stay with them, help them keep their environment safe...remove weapons, pills etc
Help them access treatment 911. 988
Stay in touch after the crisis is over, or after leaving treatment
(Information on understanding and preventing suicide provided by Dr. Kathleen Chapman)