Understanding Suicide's Allure: Steps to Save Lives by Healing Psychological Scars

by Stanley Krippner, Linda Riebel, Debbie Joffe Ellis, and Daryl S. Paulson

Harris L. Friedman (Foreword)

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This book explains why suicide can be alluring to a person aiming to stop his or her traumatic pain—whether its source is bullying, sexual assault, war combat, or other PTSD-invoking events—and details approaches that can prevent suicide.

Suicide has been a taboo topic in Western culture. The mere mention of suicide sparks reactive responses that include medical, moral, spiritual, and religious debates. As a result, the authors open an important discussion here, offering an honest and non-judgmental examination of the many aspects involved in the nature of suicide, explaining that above all, people need to learn how to...Read more
  • ISBN10 1440862540
  • ISBN13 9781440862540
  • Publish Date 13 January 2021
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher ABC-CLIO
  • Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 360
  • Language English