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The Link Between Unemployment, Depression and Suicide in the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Link Between Unemployment, Depression and Suicide in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast · David J Puder

May 2, 202051m 19s

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Show Notes

As the economy continues to shut down during COVID-19, people are growing more concerned about work and finances. Even if the virus is miraculously contained in the next few months, the economy will still be reeling from the damage of the lockdown.

As psychiatrists, we are concerned about the increases in mental illness from the lack of employment and a potential increase in suicides. In this episode, we begin to look at past studies on the links between economic disaster and the subsequent rates of depression and suicide, and what we might be able to do to help.

By listening to this episode, you can earn 0.75 Psychiatry CME Credits.

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