How Mental Health Impacts Healthspan & Lifespan | Dr. Peter Franz

Our mental health is vital for healthspan and lifespan, yet mental health and suicide remain difficult topics for many.
This clip is from an enlightening episode of Longevity by Design, with host Dr. Gil Blander and Dr. Peter Franz, an expert in mental health and suicide risk and prevention. He shares insights on the prevalence of mental health issues and their impact on our lifespan and healthspan. Through an engaging discussion, they shed light on the critical need for understanding and addressing mental health to live longer, healthier lives.
In the full episode, we cover:
Why did Dr. Peter Franz get interested in mental health and suicide risk and prevention?
What is the prevalence of mental health issues in the US and globally?
What is the prevalence of suicide?
What is the effect of mental health and suicide on healthspan and lifespan?
What was the effect of COVID-19 on mental health and suicide risk?
Are there particular demographic groups that are at higher risk for mental health issues and suicide?
How does access to firearms influence suicide risk?
Does the geographical location of where you live influence mental health and suicide risk?
Are there differences among age groups for mental health issues and suicide risk?
Does marital status or social connections impact mental health and suicide risk?
What are the major risk factors that increase the risk of suicide?
What should you do if you think someone is at risk for suicide?
The importance of social connections for mental health
The link between mental health and physical activity
What interventions can help with mental health?
The effect of traumatic life events on mental health
Do genetics influence mental health?
What to know about seeing a mental health care professional
Generational differences and societal changes in discussing mental health
The number one predictor and treatment for suicide risk
Dr. Peter Franz’s top tip for improving health
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