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Grieving After a Suicide

John Bateson on August 5, 2026

Personal Perspective: The self-recriminations that occur after someone has committed suicide can be overwhelming and complicate the grieving process.

Personal Perspective: The self-recriminations that occur after someone has committed suicide can be overwhelming and complicate the grieving process.

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Serving LGBTQ Youth in Crisis

John Bateson on June 29, 2026

Restoring option 3 to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline isn’t a solution, but it’s a start.

Restoring option 3 to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline isn’t a solution, but it’s a start.

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The Creation of 988

John Bateson on May 27, 2026

In one important way, phone counseling can be more effective than face-to-face when it comes to suicide prevention.

In one important way, phone counseling can be more effective than face-to-face when it comes to suicide prevention.

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The Werther Effect Is Real

John Bateson on March 3, 2026

History is full of examples of imitative, suicidal behavior, dating back at least to the 18th century publication of "The Sorrows of Young Werther."

History is full of examples of imitative, suicidal behavior, dating back at least to the 18th century publication of "The Sorrows of Young Werther."

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Why Did Flight MH370 Disappear?

John Bateson on February 10, 2026

There are compelling reasons to believe that the disappearance of Flight MH370 was murder-suicide, but also reasons to doubt it.

There are compelling reasons to believe that the disappearance of Flight MH370 was murder-suicide, but also reasons to doubt it.

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Finding Help Following Suicide or an Attempt

John Bateson on January 22, 2026

Having a loved one die by suicide or attempt suicide can be an isolating experience, but a person doesn’t have to be alone.

Having a loved one die by suicide or attempt suicide can be an isolating experience, but a person doesn’t have to be alone.

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Zero Suicides Is the Goal

John Bateson on November 18, 2025

The Zero Suicide model is proving to be an effective way for healthcare providers to reduce and, in many cases, prevent suicides.

The Zero Suicide model is proving to be an effective way for healthcare providers to reduce and, in many cases, prevent suicides.

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A 10-Point Plan to End Suicides

John Bateson on July 11, 2025

Personal Perspective: Individuals, businesses, schools, and government all have roles to play in suicide prevention.

Personal Perspective: Individuals, businesses, schools, and government all have roles to play in suicide prevention.

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