Dealing with guilt after suicide is a topic I often write about on our blog. It is described as the "crippling" emotion; an emotion that leaves a person feeling a sense of remorse. On my own grief journey, I found guilt to be the most difficult emotion to work through. Hence why I write about this topic so frequently. I have not only questioned my own role in my dad's suicide, but also how much control I actually had in preventing this tragic ...
Suicide Contagion
I previously wrote about suicide contagion in my post, "Is Suicide Contagious." I wanted to revisit the topic, as I believe it is a real concern for those who have lost a loved one to suicide as they often ask themselves if their lives will end in the same manner as their loved ones.
Shortly after the death of actor/comedian, Robin Williams, the NY Times published an article, "The Science Behind Suicide Contagion." In the article, the author ...
Analyzing Suicide Rates Among Professionals
Time Magazine posted today a video on suicide rates among professionals in the U.S. What caught my attention was the headline, “Lawyers are committing suicide at an alarming rate.” This is because my dad was in the field of law. The two-minute video segment explains that lawyers are 3.6 times more likely to suffer from depression than non-lawyers, partially due to the stress that comes with being in a career surrounded by conflict. They deal with ...
How We Talk About Suicide
Recently, I was asked to participate in a radio panel discussion around the topic of suicide, including the way it's discussed in society and addressed by the media. A recording of my segment is now available - listen here. I first want to thank the host and producers of "The Afternoon Shift" on WBEZ 91.5 Chicago, for taking an interest in the topic of suicide. It is truly refreshing to see the media addressing a topic that has been silenced for ...