
'Us, After' and 'A Haunted Girl' tackle mental health
NPR's Book of the Day
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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