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'Us, After' and 'A Haunted Girl' tackle mental health

NPR's Book of the Day

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Understanding the Complexity of Suicide and Its Impact

This chapter explores the emotional complexities faced by those left behind after a suicide, highlighting the difficulty in finding answers and the need for support. It emphasizes that suicide should be viewed as a consequence of severe mental illness rather than a choice, and discusses its lasting impact on families, particularly children.

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