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US suicides hit an all-time high (apnews.com)
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The state of mental health in the US is hitting a tipping point.

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[–] ksdhf@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 2 years ago

Well that's exactly it. If you've suffered from abuse and trauma but you live in poverty, you won't be able to afford the resources to manage your mental health. As well as the added weight of homelessness, hunger, debt collectors coming after you, can be the straw that breaks the camel's back.