Description

Did you know that suicide rates are higher in some industries than other?  In this episode, Ameé speaks with therapist and author, Dr. Margaret Rutherford about careers with a high suicide risk rate and how trauma-informed leadership can help reduce these numbers.

In the episode, you will hear:

• Which industries have the highest rates of suicide amongst their employees
• The role stigmas around mental health and mental health services play
• How workplace cultures can be harmful to people who come forward with mental health concerns or issues
• The culture in blue collar careers that may be hurting employee mental health
• Ideas for bringing mental health resources and awareness to hard-to-reach communities and industries

Resources

CDC study of careers with highest rates of suicide:  https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6903a1.htm

http://DrMargaretRutherford.com

Order Dr. Margaret's Book Today: Perfectly Hidden Depression

SelfWork Podcast - https://drmargaretrutherford.com/selfwork/

Links to buy The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a Business

Amazon (Audio, Print, Kindle Versions): https://amzn.to/3daO7nA

Barnes and Noble- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuide

Bookshop- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshop

Visit https://www.ameequiriconi.com/ for more articles about self-help, healing from trauma, leadership, business, and more!

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