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Myths about Suicide by Thomas Joiner

rbogue's review against another edition

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I was surprised when Alex took his life. I thought we knew about what the warning signs were for suicide, but clearly, we're wrong. Myths about Suicide explores some of the common myths about suicide – including myths that we still teach people who are supposed to identify risk for suicide in the people they work with.

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thepizzasmeow's review against another edition

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3.0

Very accessible writing style that clarifies causes, prevalence, and myths about suicide. I thought it was much weaker than "Why People Die By Suicide" though, because of heavier use of anecdotal evidence and repeating examples for different myths. Given that, it's still a more helpful book than others out there.

madisenelizabeth's review against another edition

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5.0

A MUST READ. Educate yourself.

Although very emotionally charged, I think this is an important evidence-based myth-buster that can be used to open-up the conversation about suicide and break the stigmas that still hurt many people in our communities.
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