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When It Is Darkest

Why People Die by Suicide and What We Can Do to Prevent It

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When It Is Darkest

By: Rory O'Connor
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When It Is Darkest draws on Rory O'Connor's years of experience in suicide prevention, mental health and psychology and takes a comprehensive look into the reasons behind suicide and how to support someone who is suicidal themselves.

Suicide is baffling and devastating in equal measures, and it can affect any one of us - one person dies by suicide every 40 seconds. Yet despite the scale of the devastation, for family members and friends, suicide is still poorly understood.

Drawing on decades of work in the field of suicide prevention and research, and having been bereaved by suicide twice, Professor O'Connor is here to help. This audiobook will untangle the complex reasons behind suicide and dispel any unhelpful myths. For those trying to help someone vulnerable, it will provide indispensable advice on communication, stressing the importance of listening to fears and anxieties without judgment. And for those who are struggling to get through the tragedy of suicide, it will help you find strength in the darkest of places.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Rory O’Connor (P)2022 Bolinda Publishing
Psychology Mental Health

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"Prof O'Connor gives us a rare and truly affecting gift.... If you want to truly get to the heart of 'the big S question', read this incredible book. I wept and I learnt." (Professor Tanya Byron, clinical psychologist, author and broadcaster)

"An essential read. Honest and unflinching, but always thoughtful and compassionate, Rory O'Connor brings light to a subject that has for too long been in the shadows." (Dr Niall Boyce, editor of Lancet Psychiatry)

"I read [it] in a single sitting. What makes it so compelling is its unique combination of research, clinical, and deeply personal perspectives on one of the great societal challenges of our time. Rory's enthusiasm to make things better and his utter dedication to suicide prevention shines through." (Professor Nav Kapur, professor of psychiatry and population health, University of Manchester, UK)

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From a bereaved survivor

Insightful, thought provoking, healing & well informed. I have read this twice now, both times have opened transformational learnings. I lost my partner and then my dad to suicide, this book is beyond words. Thanks Rory.

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