The End of Kim & Kanye? The Devastating Effect of Mental Health Issues on Relationships with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie Esq. #161

In this very special episode, Susan Guthrie visits again with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, "The Divorce Doctor," to discuss many ways that mental health issues can negatively affect our relationships and how that plays out in divorce. For the past several months the tabloid covers at the grocery checkout have been filled with headlines predicting the imminent divorce of "Kimye" a/k/a Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West.  These headlines follow on the heels of numerous stories and articles highlighting the many ups and downs of relationship that has seemed to be challenged in the face of Kanye West's struggles with bi-polar disorder.  His many highs and lows have played out in the public eye and have highlighted the often swept under rug challenges couples face when one, or both, are dealing with mental health issues.  Our favorite psychologist, Dr. Elizabeth Cohen returns with a compassionate but pragmatic discussion of the difficulties that people face when they or a loved one are challenged by mental health issues.   In this episode Dr. Elizabeth shares: How additional stressors, such as divorce or relationship issues, can impact mental health. Why treatment is not a sign of weakness. What she means by "we need to honor hope." Why falling in love makes us so vulnerable. How to deal with a partner who may be suicidal. AND SO MUCH MORE! Statistics say that marriages where one of the partners is struggling with mental health issues are 2x more likely to end in divorce and when the mental health issue is a bi-polar dianosis, the couple is 95% more likely to divorce.  This is an issue that will affect you or someone you love and it's time to shine a light on these mental health challenges so listen to this episode today! Dr. Elizabeth will be joining Susan again for more episodes soon so here is your opportunity to ask her anything!  Send an email to [email protected] and take advantage of your opportunity to ASK "THE DIVORCE DOCTOR" ANYTHING! To Listen to Episode #135 with Dr. Elizabeth, "The Divorce Doctor is in the House: Dealing with the Emotions of Divorce" just click here:  Episode #135 (THE #1 EPISODE ON DIVORCE & BEYOND EVER!) To listen to Episode #141 with Dr. Elizabeth, "The Perfect Storm: What You Need to Know About Anxiety, Depression, Divorce and COVID," just click here:  Episode #141 To listen to Episode 147 with Dr. Elizabeth, "TOXIC MASCULINITY: The Untold Cost For Men AND Women," just click here:  Episode #147 To listen to Episode #151 with Dr. Elizabeth, "How to Survive the Holidays" just click here:  Episode #151 ************************************************ More Information About This Week's Special Guest:  Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is the CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce. This 14 week course teaches women how to heal, grow and thrive after divorce no matter how difficult the process has been. Dr. Cohen also offers a monthly membership program. Dr. Cohen is also the CEO and Director of Dr. Elizabeth Cohen and Associates, a group private practice in the heart of New York City serving children, adolescents and adults. Contact Dr. Elizabeth: Website  drelizabethcohen.com Social Media Handles  @thedivorcedoctor - InstagramThe Divorce Doctor- Facebook Get more information on Dr. Elizabeth's Online Program:  AFTERGLOW:  The Light on the Other Side of Divorce here:  https://drelizabethcohen.com/afterglow/ SPECIAL OFFER!  ***Pre-Order Dr. Elizabeth's upcoming book, "The Light on the Other Side of Divorce on AMAZON  Dr. Elizabeth's NEW PODCAST - The Divorce Doctor Podcast COMING SOON!!! **********************   SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way wh