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Winner of the 2021 BPS Popular Science Book Award

''Read this incredible book. I wept and I learnt'' - Prof Tanya Byron

''This book comes from the heart'' - Roman Kemp

''Compassionate, personal and thought-provoking'' - Prof Steve Peters


When you are faced with the unthinkable, this is the book you can turn to.

Suicide is baffling and devastating in equal measures, and it can affect any one of us: one person dies by suicide every 40 secondsYet despite the scale of the devastation, for family members and friends, suicide is still poorly understood.

Drawing on decades of work in the field of suicide prevention and research, and having been bereaved by suicide twice, Professor O''Connor is here to helpThis book will untangle the complex reasons behind suicide and dispel any unhelpful myths. For those trying to help someone vulnerable, it will provide indispensable advice on communication, stressing the importance of listening to fears and anxieties without judgment. And for those who are struggling to get through the tragedy of suicide, it will help you find strength in the darkest of places.



Format Häftad Omfång 352 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Ebury Publishing Utgivningsdatum 2021-05-06 ISBN 9781785043437