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Robin Williams and the Hypocrisy of Suicide Prevention Organizations

August 24, 2014american foundation for suicide prevention, assisted suicide, International Association of Suicide Prevention, Our News & Commentary Blog, suicide, suicide preventionAmerican Association for Suicide Prevention, American Association of Suicidology, assisted suicide, Final Exit Network, International Association of Suicide Prevention, Robin Williams, suicide, suicide preventionStephen Drake

The sudden emergence of suicide prevention organizations and their representatives in the media responding to the death of Robin Williams has been mind-blowingly outrageous to me – I track the suicide coverage – assisted and non-assisted – of old, ill and disabled people regularly. It’s part of my job. A near-constant in reading and watching … Continue reading Robin Williams and the Hypocrisy of Suicide Prevention Organizations →

My Favorite Robin Williams Movie – Awakenings – The One That Always Makes Me Cry

August 13, 2014Awakenings, movies, Oliver Sacks, Our News & Commentary Blog, Robin WilliamsAwakenings, Oliver Sacks, Robin WilliamsStephen Drake

I’m not usually emotionally affected by the passing of a well-known person. For a number of reasons, the death of Robin Williams has hit me emotionally like no other celebrity. Like many people, I’m a fan of his wild, off-the-wall humor that just seemed to pour out non-stop, but I’ll be darned if I can … Continue reading My Favorite Robin Williams Movie – Awakenings – The One That Always Makes Me Cry →