Economic Downturn Blowback

Of all the misery we have read about surrounding the economy falling to crap, this is the worst.

I hope no one reading this would ever carry through on a suicide. Please talk to somebody first. That would be the worst thing, we need you.

CS Monitor: Amid persisting economic duress, worries rise about suicides

Psychologists have long linked suicides to economic stresses such as unemployment or credit problems. The recent economic turmoil, in which many people have seen sliding home values, job loss, and evaporating savings, exacerbates the risk...


The suicide rate has never revisited that 1933 level...


For the person who may be experiencing economic-related stress...the main objective is to regain a better sense of perception on the matter.