Life is a Gift: Understanding and Preventing Suicide By: Garry Barber, PhD & Abby Elam, BSW Suicide is one of the greatest tragedies facing our world today, and no individual or community is exempt from this epidemic of despair. Parents, spouses, children, church members, classmates, coworkers, and neighbors are all too often left with the haunting question of “WHY?” 40,000 – 50,000 deaths occur nationwide each year due to self-induced, life-ending action. The issues involved in such a decision are far too complex to allow for complete answers (especially since the only one who could truly provide an answer has permanently silenced him/herself). While we cannot offer concise answers, we do hope to provide insight into suicidal ideation and some recommendations for intervention. Click Here to Read Full Article | 
