by Tamarack Song
Did you know that…
- People who have not been traumatized often end up committing suicide.
- Self-abuse is a form of walking suicide.
- Most healthcare workers are not trained in suicide prevention.
- Veterinarians commit suicide at a higher rate than those in any other profession.
- Military vets who have never seen combat most often commit suicide.
- It’s best to agree with someone who is suicidal.
Facts such as those are shaping a new approach to suicide prevention, and this book is at the forefront of the revolution. What we have been doing up until now has been largely based on old theories, beliefs, and outdated practices. That makes no sense, as with suicide prevention, all that matters is a person’s actual reality when staring into the abyss. Prevention practices need to be based on current research and what reliably works when death can be a mere tick away.
The second half of the book is a collection of suicide stories from a wide spectrum of people and circumstances. Some of the narratives were written by those who either committed suicide or survived the attempt, and others come from loved ones, mental health professionals, biographers, and journalists. The best suicide prevention training is conducted by those directly involved, and story is the most effective learning tool.
Publishing date: spring 2026
