Robodebt was nothing but financial and emotional abuse
there’s a mile of evidence linking such abuse to suicide
“Emotional and financial abuse can contribute to suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. The research findings clearly indicate a strong association between these forms of abuse and suicidal behavior in women:
- Women who experienced economic abuse, such as having their money controlled or being forced to work by their partner, were more likely to attempt suicide[1]. Economic abuse that limits a victim's financial independence and creates stress over material issues is linked to depression and suicidal thoughts.
- Severe emotional abuse in childhood was strongly associated with suicidal ideation and serious suicide attempts, even after adjusting for other types of abuse[3]. Emotional abuse appears to be a relevant factor for the progression from suicidal thoughts to attempts.
- Intimate partner violence, including psychological and economic abuse, can lead to feelings of hopelessness, low self-worth, social isolation, and a perceived lack of purpose - all risk factors for suicidal behavior according to the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide[4].
- The recent UK study found women who suffered domestic abuse were three times more likely to attempt suicide compared to those who did not experience such abuse[5].
In summary, the research highlights how emotional manipulation, economic control, and other non-physical forms of abuse can severely impact mental health and increase suicide risk, especially among women subjected to intimate partner violence.[1][3][4][5]
Sources
[1] The Effect of Economic, Physical, and Psychological Abuse on ...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4265545/
[2] Child abuse and the prevalence of suicide attempts among those ...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5101274/
[3] More than words: The association of childhood emotional abuse and ...
https://www.cambridge.org/core/jour...dal-behavior/31AD117700E5285BEF548314D65EB593
[4] Intimate Partner Violence: A Pathway to Suicide - LEB - FBI
https://leb.fbi.gov/articles/featured-articles/intimate-partner-violence-a-pathway-to-suicide
[5] Women who suffer domestic abuse three times as likely to attempt ...
https://www.theguardian.com/society...buse-three-times-as-likely-to-attempt-suicide
