Understanding and Preventing Suicide

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The book delves into the complex factors contributing to suicidal tendencies, including environmental, biological, and cultural influences. Author Kristine Bertini, a clinical psychologist, emphasizes the importance of understanding how these factors shape suicidal thoughts, supported by patient vignettes. She outlines key signals that friends, loved ones, and professionals can recognize, even when individuals may conceal their struggles. Additionally, the book offers strategies for altering harmful thinking patterns, aiming to provide a pathway for prevention and hope.