first person narratives

Aftermath of suicide: First person narratives from the family left behind

Suicide often leaves behind survivors. Parents, children, friends, spouses, coworkers….The list goes on and on. Suicide prevention is a major focus of clinical psychology as it rightfully should be with lives lost across the country…

Suicide: First person accounts from attempters

Suicide, the intentional killing of oneself, is a global issue with over 1 million people (10th leading cause of death) committing suicide every year. There are various social contexts for committing suicide, including honor in…

Delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, catatonia: First person accounts of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is an often misunderstood disorder that is greeted by either fear, wonder, or a mixture of both. Schizophrenia is a heterogenous disorder that can present very differently depending on the particular grouping of symptoms.…