Category Archives: suicide prevention

Pennsylvania: Unusually Thoughtful and Informative Article On Elderly Homicide-Suicides

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According to reporter Jo Ciavaglia, the murder-suicide described in this article is “at least the third in Pennsylvania involving an elderly couple reported since June.” Maybe that’s what inspired Ms Ciavaglia to reach out to some sources that are most often ignored in coverage of these cases. Here is an excerpt from Murder-suicides among elderly … Continue reading Pennsylvania: Unusually Thoughtful and Informative Article On Elderly Homicide-Suicides →

Suicide Promotion During Suicide Prevention Week – Blog from Wesley Smith and a Little More from Me

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Wesley Smith posted his own follow-up to yesterday’s post  –  I discussed how there seems to be an awful lot of news dedicated to the promotion of suicide during the so-called “National Suicide Prevention Week.” It’s been obvious to a number of us who’ve been dealing with these issues that the suicide prevention community has … Continue reading Suicide Promotion During Suicide Prevention Week – Blog from Wesley Smith and a Little More from Me →

Why is there so much suicide promotion during National Suicide Prevention Week?

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You’d never know it’s National Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 4 – 10), or that Saturday, Sept. 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day.  But then again, as I’ve written before, it’s been increasingly clear that the Suicide Prevention Community has washed its hands of old, ill and disabled people – and surrendered at risk individuals in … Continue reading Why is there so much suicide promotion during National Suicide Prevention Week? →

Rock Band “Killing Joke” Says “No joke – they worked to get friend to delay suicide by ordering more work”

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Last March, artist John Hicklenton, who had multiple sclerosis, killed himself at the Dignitas “clinic” in Switzerland.  It was clear at the time that many people who knew him were aware of his plans and just quietly accepted his decision. It turns out that not everyone who knew Hicklenton just blandly accepted his wish to … Continue reading Rock Band “Killing Joke” Says “No joke – they worked to get friend to delay suicide by ordering more work” →

Satire Alert: “The Spoof” Says Alan Simpson Wants to Eliminate Suicide Prevention for Seniors and Veterans

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Time for a little humor.  I’m ready for it, even if no one else is. It happens that today is World Suicide Prevention Day.  Big Deal.  If anyone reading this wonders why there’s no excitement or enthusiasm about the day here, check out the blog entry for last year’s suicide prevention day.  Wesley Smith has … Continue reading Satire Alert: “The Spoof” Says Alan Simpson Wants to Eliminate Suicide Prevention for Seniors and Veterans →