Welcome to "What the Health is Happening?" with your host, Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician dedicated to sharing life-saving health information. In today’s episode, Dr. Valda Crowder confronts the difficult but crucial topics of domestic violence, suicide, and the growing mental health crisis challenges that impact families, neighborhoods, and communities, and appear all too frequently in the emergency department.
Prompted by recent tragedies, including high-profile cases of murder-suicide and devastating losses in communities, Dr. Valda Crowder explores the intersection of intimate partner violence and suicide, why these crises are public health emergencies, and how we can recognize warning signs and provide meaningful support to loved ones in distress. Throughout this sensitive conversation, listeners will receive vital information on crisis response, available resources, and the steps both individuals and communities can take to save lives.
Please note that today’s episode addresses content that some may find distressing. Crisis resources and support information will be shared throughout the program.
Timestamps:
00:00 Discussing domestic violence and suicide
04:52 Discussing suicide and domestic violence connection
09:39 Handling mental health emergencies
12:09 Domestic violence police intervention steps
16:28 Using a suicide risk scale
18:40 Handling psychiatric emergencies
20:54 Partial placement programs for crisis care
24:59 Resources for crisis and support
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Podcast Website - https://whatthehealthishappeningshow.com/
Podcast Producer - https://tophealth.care/
“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”
