{"id":16364,"date":"2022-09-05T10:19:29","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T14:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/?p=16364"},"modified":"2022-09-05T10:19:29","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T14:19:29","slug":"making-mental-health-your-priority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/?p=16364","title":{"rendered":"Making Mental Health Your Priority"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\nIn this exciting episode of the Holistic Wealth podcast with Keisha Blair, we have an exciting solo episode entitled \u201cSuicide Prevention Awareness Month: Making Mental Health Your Priority\u201d. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month \u2014a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. On the Holistic Wealth Podcast with Keisha Blair, we\u2019re using this month to prioritize mental health, spread hope and share information with people affected by suicide. World Suicide Prevention Day is also celebrated on September 10, 2022.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDuring COVID-19, we\u2019ve seen increasing rates of suicide (even among celebrities and millionaires), record mental health issues, loneliness, and anxiety rates increase in teens and children plus a host of health disorders. We have also seen a new awareness surrounding work-life balance, overall wellness, and achieving meaningful lives. People are no longer accepting that stress and burnout have to be the norm.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAccording to the World Health Organization, someone around the globe dies by suicide every 40 seconds. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Canadians under 25 years old. 79%<\/a>\u00a0of all people who die by suicide are male. Although\u00a0more women\u00a0than men attempt suicide, men are\u00a04x<\/a>\u00a0more likely to die by suicide. Suicide is the\u00a02nd leading\u00a0cause of death among people aged 10\u201314\u00a0and the 3rd leading cause of death among people aged 15-24 in the U.S. Suicide is the\u00a012th leading\u00a0cause of death overall in the U.S. 46%<\/a>\u00a0of people who die by suicide had a diagnosed mental health condition – but\u00a0research shows that\u00a090%<\/a>\u00a0may have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.\r\n\r\n \r\n

Connecting and openly communicating<\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nConnecting and openly communicating with those who have had suicidal thoughts or those who have lost loved ones to suicide is essential in the effort toward suicide prevention. Since many people are unable to express and discuss their feelings due to the fear of being stigmatized, we hope that this message will help those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or have lost a loved one to suicide to know that there is help available to support them in their journey towards healthier and more meaningful lives.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIn this podcast episode, I will walk you through effective strategies to prioritize your mental health, sharing lessons from previous holistic wealth podcast episodes focusing on mental health. In the NEW Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom<\/a>, there are many strategies throughout to help you master the \u201cArt of Recovery From Disruption\u201d. Tune in to listen to this episode of the Holistic wealth podcast with Keisha Blair.\r\n\r\n \r\n

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:<\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nHolistic Wealth (Expanded and Updated): 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom.<\/a> Now Available.<\/em><\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n

What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode:<\/h2>\r\n \r\n
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  • Why it\u2019s so important to start focussing on prioritizing your mental health, with strategies and tips from the NEW Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated book by Keisha Blair.<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Learn some of the risk factors and warning signs for suicide and what to look out for (in order to help a family member or loved one).<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Learn some tips and strategies for coping with stress such as mindfulness, and being intentional by design.<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Learn why embracing your purpose in life is critical to reducing stress and finding more meaning.<\/li>\r\n \t
  • How the Holistic Wealth Method (developed by Keisha Blair and outlined in Holistic Wealth) helps you manage stress and anxiety effectively.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n

    Listen to the Full Episode: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Making Mental Health Your Priority<\/h3>\r\n