Suicide Archive
PHOTO BY © Wavebreakmedia Ltd | Dreamstime.com I am always learning. I learn from the perinatal women that sit across from me each week in session. I learn from the women who open up, post and share their experiences …
Suicide among youth is a reality we would rather not think about, but it’s more common than most people think.
One of my favorite movies set in 1959 New England at an all boys prep school, Dead Poets Society. A new English teacher arrives portrayed by Robin Williams who happens to be one of my favorite actors. Since his death, …
Sorry that this is a bit off-topic, but I’ve been following this story about 29 year old Brittany Maynard who was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. She moved from California to Oregon because she wanted to end her life …
In my role as a social worker at a mental health clinic, I provide individual counseling services, which routinely includes a risk assessment regarding suicidal ideation, self harm, substances, etc. In light of tragedies such as the death of Robin …
As a self published author it’s hard to get media access which stinks when you’re trying to reach a broader audience. Among producers, agents, columnists, reviewers, and other gatekeepers there is still a bias against self published works.
On Jan. 8, 1996, at the ripe old age of 12, I decided to end my life.
Robert E. Lesoine’s best friend Larry took his life by suicide on October 15, 2005. Although Lesoine knew Larry was struggling with feelings of disappointment, dejection, and loss, along with the return of debilitating pain associated with a past injury, …
In view of political trends to further marginalise socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, right now seems like a particularly important time to talk about suicide. Philip Nitschke, euthanasia campaigner, says we need more words FOR suicide. I think we mostly need more …
According to this article, 13 of Canada’s first responders have committed suicide in a span of about 10 weeks, i.e paramedics, firefighters, police officers, dispatchers and prison staff have ended their lives after working in challenging jobs that regularly required them …
