I was sitting in a room with eight other people. The atmosphere was quiet, respectful.…
Author: Bruce Rickard
Reflections on Suicide and Staying Alive:
My son's suicide changed everything. I felt an obligation to understand why anyone would want to end their life.
My regular blog posts explore the causes and prevalence of suicide and what is needed to sustain a healthy mind and a hope-filled future.
Mental health expert, Professor Patrick McGorry says hearing stories from people who have survived suicide…
I saw Christopher Nolan’s epic film “Dunkirk” recently. It is a mesmerising experience of war.…
The Victorian State Parliament will debate legislation to approve physician assisted dying at their next…
Chester Bennington, front man of the rock band Linkin Park died by suicide on the…
When the lead singer of Audioslave and Soundgarden Chris Cornell, killed himself recently it sent…
If asked, “What are you doing in your retirement?” I might answer, “I like to…
For almost half a century, Don Ritchie (1927-2012) lived near a well-known Sydney suicide hotspot…