Suicide
My sister’s death was hard enough. The silence afterwards was unbearable
Writer Lynne Reeves Griffin's sister, Cheryl, died by suicide seven years ago. When people become uncomfortable at any mention of my sister, she writes, I feel excluded from the mourning...
More Veterans Die By Suicide Than In Combat. But It's Preventable
The military's emphasis on personal responsibility keeps many distressed veterans from seeking help, write Anna Richardson and Sarah Roxburgh.
In The Stories I Tell Myself, My Brother Didn't Die
Adam took his own life in 2016, writes Emily Rubin. But she imagines ways he might have found safety.
10 Years After Phoebe Prince’s Suicide, Schools Are Still Getting It Wrong
Schools need to build stronger relationships with students -- both those who are bullied and those bullying -- writes psychiatrist Nancy Rappaport.
Anthony Bourdain Taught Us Food Is Much More Than What's On Your Plate
Cooking and sharing food is a fundamental and powerful form of interpersonal engagement, writes Julie Wittes Schlack, and that’s what Bourdain embodied and taught.
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I Know The Devastation Suicide Leaves Behind. I Wish I Didn’t
Like Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade, my husband died by suicide, leaving our daughters and loving family struggling, wondering why.
How To Talk To Your College-Age Kids About Depression And Suicide
Parents, have your elevator speech ready, writes Nancy Rappaport.
On 'S-Town' And Suicide: Could Anyone Have Saved John B. McLemore?
One of the implicit messages in the popular podcast is that John's suicide was inevitable, writes Karen Seif. But it is possible that mental health intervention could have saved his...
Clueless Adults And Glamorized Pain: ‘13 Reasons Why’ Should Start The Conversation About Suicide
I worry that "13 Reasons Why" discourages students at risk for suicide from seeking help, writes Nancy Rappaport.
Why Are So Many Middle-Aged Men Killing Themselves?
We need to change how we talk about suicide, writes Jerry Reed, and help men feel more comfortable seeking care.