Some people who think of suicide do not want to stop. They say it comforts them to know it's an option if life gets too tough.
Stacey
Freedenthal
Stacey Freedenthal
Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW, writes extensively about suicide. Her book, Helping the Suicidal Person: Tips and Techniques for Professionals, was published in fall 2017 by Routledge, an imprint of Taylor & Francis. Almost two million people have visited her website, SpeakingOfSuicide.com since 2013. She also has published scholarly articles about the measurement of suicidal intent, youth’s help-seeking when suicidal and other topics related to suicidality. (For more information about her book, please see HelpingTheSuicidalPerson.com.)