Depression Era Health Part 3

Sleep and Stress under pressure

Did you know the suicide rate increased when the economy tanks?

There is a strong link between the business cycle and mental health. When the boom happens, people are exuberant. Money is plentiful and easy to acquire. Every shot is a bullseye.

When the bust happens, life sucks. People’s lives are uprooted and they are forced to do things they otherwise wouldn’t. This leads to an increased suicide rate and overall poor health.

Today’s article is the third and final part of a three-part series on maintaining your health when the economy is in the gutter. If you haven’t read the first two, I recommend you start there.

In Part 1 we discussed how to maintain a healthy diet on a budget.

Part 2 was dedicated to exercise and physical fitness.

Today, we will discuss the final 2 pillars of health: sleep and stress.