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John Bateson
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Ending a National Tragedy
Suicide is more than a mental health problem. It's a public health and social problem... This book examines myths, demographics, risk factors, warning signs, and how to talk to a suicidal person. It covers suicide in parks, prisons, and in the military, as well as assisted suicide, suicide by cop, and murder-suicide. More importantly, it details the relationship between guns and suicide, drugs and suicide, and jump sites and suicide, focusing on one of the most effective ways to prevent suicides—restricting access to lethal means. The last chapter describes important steps that individuals, businesses, and government can take to end suicides.
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 save lives.
—M. David Rudd, PhD, coauthor of Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention
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At last, John Bateson shows us how to end suicide: tackle it 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.
—W. Brad Johnson, PhD, Professor of Psychology, United States Naval Academy
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