Ep. 130 - Mental Health with Jen Blough

Content warning for talk of suicide and suicidal thoughts. This week Jen Blough joins us again to discuss suicide in animal rescue. Recently, a well known rescuer took her life. While I do not know the specifics surrounding her situation, toxicity and harassment in the animal rescue world is all too common. Jen and I discuss risk factors for suicidality, things to look out for, how to be a support, and resources for yourself or those you know. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. Humans were built for community, let's remember to be kind to each other and offer support when we can. Jennifer Blough is a licensed professional counselor, compassion fatigue coach, author of To Save a Starfish: A Compassion Fatigue Workbook for the Animal Welfare Warrior and the upcoming book Beyond Compassion Fatigue, and host of the Beyond Compassion Fatigue podcast ( https://beyondcompassionfatigue.podbean.com/). Listeners can find free resources, including a Suicide Prevention and Safety Plan download at  www.animalwelfarewellness.com/free-resourcesSponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at [email protected] or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site