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Profession-Wide Part 2: Risk Factors

February 24, 20251 min read

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Corey Rivera and Cal Cates address the alarming suicide rates among massage therapists by exploring underlying risk factors, including perfectionism, isolation, and occupational stress. By recognizing these nuances, the conversation encourages community engagement and accountability to promote better mental health outcomes.

• Discussing general risk factors for suicide 
• Understanding perfectionism and its types 
• Examining isolation within the massage therapy profession 
• Highlighting the economic instability faced by massage therapists 
• Analyzing the impact of ACEs on mental health 
• Exploring job demand and control dynamics 
• Reflecting on the effects of COVID-19 on the workforce 
• Emphasizing the need for community and support in the profession

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CDC Article: Suicide Rates by Industry and Occupation
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Integrated Motivational Volitional Model of Suicidal Behavior

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Corey Rivera

Corey wants to know everything all of the time, and is lucky enough to be Healwell’s Education Coordinator so she has an excuse to do it. She designs content for the Healwell Community, hosts community events and always has another question. Corey has been a massage therapist since 2008. As a multipotentialite she has experience in writing, designing, organizing data, medical school and opera singing. Currently she owns two small businesses, enjoys video games and cartoons, and has a small stationary obsession. Corey is passionate about how humans communicate information and the profession of massage.

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