Trying to understand Robin Williams’ death and how to stop suicide
Robin Williams performs at George Washington University in Washington, DC in 2008. Photo courtesy of Shamigo/Flickr. The world is reeling in shock from the death of Robin Williams. He was an amazing...
View ArticleSuicide facts and stats tell us what it is, but not why it happens
Robin Williams’ Walk of Fame star. Photo credit. Here are the demographic statistics for suicide: a 63-year-old white man living in the western United States exists is at highest risk. Men kill...
View ArticleCoping with conflicting emotions and grief after a suicide
Tributes to friends and family who died by suicide on display at a suicide prevention walk. (Used by permission via Flickr: Copyright 2009, Jenny Sand Photography) Shock. Disbelief. Numbness....
View ArticleNepal’s earthquake: reflections, resources and resilience
Prayer flags hanging after the recent earthquake in Nepal. Photo by Alice Popkorn via flickr. Several years ago, I had the privilege of traveling to Nepal to visit my sister who was working there as a...
View ArticleThe final post
After six years and publishing more than 300 posts from a variety of psychologists, we’re winding down this blog and will no longer publish new posts. Thank you to everyone who has read, commented,...
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