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After a decade of therapy and a stint in the Maimonides psych ward, Arianna was “better.” She’d published her first book, enjoyed an influential, rewarding job as the Books editor at Buzzfeed, and had celebrated the birth of her first child. This made it all the more disturbing when, during bath time, as Theo lined the tub with toy cars, she began calculating how many Effexor she’d have to down to effectively end her life. Spanning a monthlong period of crisis as a new mother, Better moves through decades of personal and family history.

At multiple points in her life, leading Positive Psychologist Niyc Pidgeon grappled with trauma and the desire to end her own life. Discovering and training in Positive Psychology—the science of happiness—changed everything for her, and she went on to create a life full of joy and purpose.

Suicide has reached epidemic proportions in America, claiming over 45,000 lives each year—more than car accidents or homicides. For every person who dies there are about 10 unsuccessful attempts. Yet suicides are preventable, if we can grasp the complex factors behind it and look out for suicide’s signs in our families, communities, and colleagues. In this groundbreaking book, acclaimed journalist James Barrat delivers these insights with a deep dive into America’s suicide crisis.

The inspiring true story of a gardener in a war… who became a warrior in the garden. Born in an especially conservative society, little Robby Eastman’s raging ADHD made him a target of bullying from teachers, students and church leaders alike. He was suicidal before he even understood the word. As he grew, Rob discovered athletics as a way to utilize his high energy and intense focus… for survival and to gain some significance in the world—but only until the minute he walked off the field.

With aspirations of being a successful lawyer, Jonathan embarks on a path to make his dreams come true, but is ultimately, unable to do so due to his schizoaffective disorder. In this candid and unflinching memoir, Jonathan reveals his story in all its rawness: the ups, the downs, the wins, the losses, the highs and the darkest of lows.

Suicide is, perhaps, the greatest paradox. We all strive to live, yet a few do the opposite; their desire is to end it. How can this be? There are as many reasons as there are victims. This book can only be a small sample of this most tragic human experience. If we cannot solve the enigma, perhaps we can get a small glance into it. That is one reason we undertook to compile these more than 150 case histories into this volume. Another: Suicide prevention. This book by its very nature is an advocacy for suicide prevention. Suicide is never the right course. When you read these stories, you ...

Attempt details the true story of a broken home and mental illness that led to a suicide attempt. After certain providential interventions, as detailed in the book, it becomes clear that God was still being gracious and merciful. The inspirational account details true events as they happened during a psychological crisis. It brings awareness to major depressive disorder (MDD) while giving definitions and actual examples of mental illness. This disorder can lead one to suicide without overt overwhelming sadness.

Если ты подросток, которого мучают мысли о самоубийстве, знай, что ты не одинок и можешь рассчитывать на помощь. Это главная мысль, которую хотят донести авторы «Преодоления суицидальных мыслей у подростков» в самом начале книги. Болезненные чувства и желание умереть не постоянны, они не навсегда. Их можно преодолеть — и наша книга предназначена помочь тебе в этом пути. Мысли о суициде посещают многих людей в разном возрасте. Думать о смерти — не признак слабости или трусости. Обычно суицидальные мысли означают только то, что человеку больно или тяжело.

CAMS provides proven tools to help clinicians of any orientation evaluate suicidal risk and develop a suicide-focused treatment plan. In addition to their clinical utility, the procedures used for assessment, stabilization, and treatment of suicidal risk within CAMS can help reduce the risk of malpractice liability. The third edition features major updates based on ongoing clinical research, increased focus on implementation with adolescents; and guidance for effectively using CAMS via telehealth.

If you experience recurrent suicidal thoughts, you’re not alone. Many people experience mild to strong suicidal thoughts at some point in life. For some people, the thoughts don’t last long; but for others, the thoughts can be cyclical and seem to never go away. If you experience regular thoughts of suicide, this 30 day mindfulness guide may be of help. This mindfulness workbook is designed to be a supportive and empowering resource for anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts. Whether you're just beginning to seek help or have been on this healing journey for a while, this program will...

Through stories of survival, resilience, and even rebellion, Mueller and Abrutyn show how social environments can cause suicide and how they can be changed to help kids discover a life worth living. By revealing what it is like to live and die in one community, Life under Pressure offers tangible solutions to one of the twenty-first century's most tragic public health problems.

Self awareness is a fundamental principle in changing your mindset and loving yourself, especially when years of therapy, antidepressants and self-help books fall short. As a functional depressive, Dr. Andrea Pennington enjoyed a high powered media career with all the outer appearances of success. But she was miserable inside. After years of battling ‘Imposter Syndrome’ and constantly striving for perfection, a spiritual awakening prompted her to break free and live as her Authentic Self.

This book is not only for those who have experienced or witnessed suicide but for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of mental health and the tools to support those in need. It offers valuable insights that can benefit individuals from all walks of life. It might be too heavy or overwhelming. While the topic is serious, the book is crafted with sensitivity and empathy, making it accessible and uplifting

A marriage with an imperfect love story goes tragically wrong one summer in a small college town in Virginia, and the husband is left picking up the pieces of pain and regret. How did it end in suicide instead of divorce? What he discovers six months later is both heartbreaking and astonishing.

In Sophocles’ tragedy Oedipus the Tyrant, a messenger arrives to report that Jocasta, queen of Thebes, has killed herself. To prepare listeners for this terrible news, he announces, “The tragedies that hurt the most are those that sufferers have chosen for themselves.” Edith Hall, whose own life and psyche have been shaped by such loss—her mother’s grandfather, mother, and first cousin all took their own lives—traces the philosophical arguments on suicide, from Plato and Aristotle to David Hume and Albert Camus.

Understanding the Paradox of Surviving Childhood Trauma offers clinicians a new framework for understanding the symptoms and coping mechanisms displayed by survivors of childhood abuse. This approach considers how characteristics such as suicidality, self-harm, persistent depression, and anxiety can have roots in behaviors and beliefs that helped patients survive their trauma. This book provides practitioners with case examples, practical tips, and techniques for applying this mindset directly to their most complex cases.

Freedom from past pain is not a random act or period of time in waiting, but an intentional process of breaking chains. Becoming unbreakable is a process of purification through life's trials by fire. From someone who has overcome the destructive trials of a pain-filled past, Dr. Scott Silverii shares not only what he’s lived, but what he knows to be the simple reality of life. Let’s commit to smashing the shackles that bind us.

Expertly crafted as the ultimate bundle for attaining emotional and psychological well-being, this comprehensive 3-book collection combines seasoned psychological wisdom with real-world lessons, practical worksheets, and listener-friendly exercises that will give listeners a deep and newfound perspective on their emotional challenges.

Useful Suggestions and Supportive Ideas for Surviving after her Daughters Suicide How Did I Miss That? chronicles the heartbreaking aftermath of a mother's grief when her daughter committed suicide while simultaneously honoring her life. Cindy Harris presents a good balance of personal experiences as well as helpful suggestions for helping someone struggling with such a heart-wrenching experience. If you or a loved one has suffered such a terrible loss of a child to suicide, you will want to read how the author was able to process the loss of her child, survive the pain, and then gradually,...

Have you “tried everything” and are still not healed? Do you experience anxiety or panic attacks? Do you still have symptoms after receiving prayer for physical healing? Are you plagued with emotions like shame, guilt, fear, or anger? Do you feel condemned by difficult events in your past? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, this book may help you receive true freedom from suffering through emotional healing and deliverance.