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Young African American Men and Suicide

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on August 13, 2018August 6, 2019

The incidence of suicide is increasing in African American communities despite boasting a culture noted…

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Facing Death

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on July 31, 2018August 3, 2019

On a recent visit to the Bendigo Art Gallery, I came across an exhibition by…

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Coping With Sudden Death

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on July 24, 2018August 3, 2019

Joan Didion and her husband, the writer, John Gregory Dunne, were married for nearly forty…

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Why Do People Find It Difficult To Talk About Suicide?

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on July 14, 2018August 8, 2019

Suicide is complex. I don’t hear anyone suggesting otherwise. But it’s not a topic that…

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Moments of Simple Connection

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on July 7, 2018August 3, 2019

Book of Colours is a historical fiction novel by Australian author Robyn Cadwallader. It is…

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How To Respond To People Who Are Thinking Of Suicide

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on June 30, 2018September 11, 2019

Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson was asked by a young man ‘Why shouldn’t I take my…

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Social Media & Suicide Prevention

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on June 23, 2018August 3, 2019

Social media has become an important tool for reaching people at risk of suicide. Instagram…

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Media Reporting of Celebrity Suicides

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on June 14, 2018August 8, 2019

Robin Williams was one of the best known, admired celebrities in the world. He was…

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The Power of Story

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on June 2, 2018December 5, 2020

Since the earliest cave paintings were discovered, telling stories has become one of the most…

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A Narrative of Hope

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on May 26, 2018June 4, 2024

On Sunday we witnessed my niece’s baptism at a church in Mooroolbark. She shared with…

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Bruce Rickard

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.

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