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EPISODE · May 29, 2022 · 8 MIN

Why Do Elderly Men Have the Highest Rate of Suicide?

from In Good Health · host Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson, Maayan Voss de Bettancourt | AURN

It’s long been the case that men over 70 have the highest rate of suicide. This demographic is more likely to complete their first attempt than any other age group. Dr. Carrie Ditzel discusses some possible reasons as to what’s driving elderly men to take their own lives.Guest Information:Dr. Carrie Ditzel, Clinical Psychologist, Baker Street Behavioral HealthResources: Baker Street Behavioral Health | About Disparities in Suicide | CDC Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/elderly-men-suicide-rate/ Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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It’s long been the case that men over 70 have the highest rate of suicide. This demographic is more likely to complete their first attempt than any other age group. Dr. Carrie Ditzel discusses some possible reasons as to what’s driving elderly men to take their own lives. Guest Information: Dr. Carrie Ditzel, Clinical Psychologist, Baker Street Behavioral Health Resources: Baker Street Behavioral Health | About Disparities in Suicide | CDC Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/elderly-men-suicide-rate/

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