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By: Kay Redfield Jamison

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  • CategoryPsychology
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Pages448
  • Published1999
  • File size2.1 MB
  • FormatPDF
  • ISBN9780375701474

Key ideas from the book

  • The book brings historical and scientific perspectives to the study of suicide.
  • It explores the suicidal mind and the serious risks faced by young people.
  • Personal essays on individual suicides place human experience alongside research.
  • Readers can gain context for recognizing suicide risk and offering help.
  • The book considers the lasting effects of suicide on those left behind.

About Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide by Kay Redfield Jamison

Kay Redfield Jamison combines historical and scientific research with personal essays on individual suicides to examine suicide and its effects. The book considers the suicidal mind, the risk faced by young people, and the profound consequences for those left behind.

Drawing on her expertise in depression as well as her own experience with manic-depression and a suicide attempt, Jamison writes for readers seeking a more informed and compassionate understanding of the subject. Parents, educators, and others concerned about recognizing risk and supporting people in danger may find it especially useful.

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