Category Archives: International Association of Suicide Prevention

Robin Williams and the Hypocrisy of Suicide Prevention Organizations

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The sudden emergence of suicide prevention organizations and their representatives in the media responding to the death of Robin Williams has been mind-blowingly outrageous to me – I track the suicide coverage – assisted and non-assisted – of old, ill and disabled people regularly. It’s part of my job. A near-constant in reading and watching … Continue reading Robin Williams and the Hypocrisy of Suicide Prevention Organizations →

Reporter Succeeds in Getting Two Suicide Prevention Organizations to Comment on Final Exit Network Billboard!

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Regular readers of this blog might remember that last September – during Suicide Prevention Week – this blog blasted suicide prevention organizations for their silence on all the positive press coverage of the Final Exit Network (FEN).  The coverage included approval of suicides for people who are old, ill or disabled. For good measure, virtually … Continue reading Reporter Succeeds in Getting Two Suicide Prevention Organizations to Comment on Final Exit Network Billboard! →