Apr 28, 2010 (Talk of the Nation) — There are many myths about suicide: that it's an act of selfishness, that it's cowardly, that it's just a cry for help. In Myths About Suicide, Thomas Joiner says much of what we assume is wrong, and explains why it's so important to better understand this heart-wrenching facet of human behavior.
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Deconstructing 'Myths About Suicide'
Apr 28, 2010 (Talk of the Nation) — There are many myths about suicide: that it's an act of selfishness, that it's cowardly, that it's just a cry for help. In Myths About Suicide, Thomas Joiner says much of what we assume is wrong, and explains why it's so important to better understand this heart-wrenching facet of human behavior.There are many myths about suicide: that it's an act of selfishness, that it's cowardly, that it's just a cry for help.
Psychologist Thomas Joiner has studied suicide his entire professional life — and says much of what we assume about suicide is wrong. In Myths About Suicide, Joiner explains why we have so many misconceptions about this heart-wrenching facet of human behavior.
With better understanding, Joiner says, we can do a better job of preventing suicide — and supporting those it leaves behind.
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