
Reviews
I recommend this book to anyone who has a desire to learn more about suicide, to help those who are struggling and contemplating suicide, and to help end this national tragedy.
John Bateson reaches beyond traditional approaches and perspectives, weaving a compelling case that America's suicide problem cannot be meaningfully changed without challenging public policies that fuel easy access to lethal means and stigma. This book is a must-read for everyone who wants to make a difference and see the kind of changes that will literally save lives.
At last, John Bateson shows us how to end suicide. Tackle suicide as a public health problem, not an individual psychiatric weakness, a sin, or even a crime. Tired of the stigma, shame, and failed prevention efforts surrounding suicide? Then follow Bateson's roadmap to a zero-suicide future.
Book Details
Introduction
Part I: Understanding Suicide
1. Fiction vs. Fact
2. The Proverbial Question
3. By the Numbers
4. Special Situations
5. Talking to a Suicidal Person
Part II: Restricting Access to Lethal Means
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Introduction
Part I: Understanding Suicide
1. Fiction vs. Fact
2. The Proverbial Question
3. By the Numbers
4. Special Situations
5. Talking to a Suicidal Person
Part II: Restricting Access to Lethal Means
6. Guns and Suicide
7. Drugs and Suicide
8. Jump Sites and Suicide
9. Success Story
10. Ending Suicide
Afterword
Acknowledgments
Resources
Notes
Bibliography
Index