Personal Stories and Opinion

Editorial: Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain and Suicide Rates Rising Rapidly. When Do We Try a New Approach?

On June 5th, we lost the iconic 55-year-old fashion designer Kate Spade to suicide. She left her husband and 13-year-old ...
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Suicide Prevention: Warning Signs and When to Seek Help

You overhear a friend say he wishes he were dead. You catch your sister creating superficial wounds on her wrist ...
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Editorial: Draven Bennington Provides an Example to Follow

“I’m Draven Bennington, and I’m here on the National Suicide Prevention Week. I want to make a commitment that I ...
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Editorial: Hit Rapper Logic Nails It at The VMAs

At the recent VMAs (Video Music Awards), rapper Logic took the stage armed with more than lyrics and a compelling ...
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The Suicide Hotline Song: Can You Relate?

From “Despacito” to “I’m the One”, there have been countless hits this summer topping the music charts. However, my interest ...
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Keeping the Lessons of Robin Williams Alive

Editor's Note: It is hard to believe it has been three years since we lost Robin Williams. Refuat Hanefesh finds it important ...
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