The Suicidal Mind

Shame

Shame: The Underestimated Driver of Suicide

Konrad Michel M.D. on August 4, 2026

Why shame is related to suicide, particularly in adolescence, and how we can better deal with shame.

Why shame is related to suicide, particularly in adolescence, and how we can better deal with shame.

Suicide

Millions of People Are Turning to ChatGPT With Suicidal Thoughts

Konrad Michel M.D. on February 18, 2026

There is a gap between the AI virtual world and our clinical reality as health professionals. How should we deal with this new situation?

There is a gap between the AI virtual world and our clinical reality as health professionals. How should we deal with this new situation?

Suicide

Digital Interventions May Help to Reach More Suicidal People

Konrad Michel M.D. on October 20, 2025

The big question in suicide prevention is how we can reach people at risk who would not normally seek professional help. There are new exciting developments.

The big question in suicide prevention is how we can reach people at risk who would not normally seek professional help. There are new exciting developments.

Suicide

Why So Many Suicidal People Don't Seek Help

Konrad Michel M.D. on June 29, 2025

Each year, thousands of people die by suicide without seeking help before their death. Sometimes, that's because help is inaccessible—but more often, it's because of this.

Each year, thousands of people die by suicide without seeking help before their death. Sometimes, that's because help is inaccessible—but more often, it's because of this.

Therapy

Why Therapists Must Be Familiar With Narrative Interviewing

Konrad Michel M.D. on February 2, 2025

In this post I explain why every therapist must be familiar with the art of narrative interviewing, and how to do it.

In this post I explain why every therapist must be familiar with the art of narrative interviewing, and how to do it.

Suicide

Are You Concerned That Someone You Know May Be Suicidal?

Konrad Michel M.D. on December 14, 2024

When someone looks preoccupied, depressed, and withdrawn: The royal road to prevent suicide is connection.

When someone looks preoccupied, depressed, and withdrawn: The royal road to prevent suicide is connection.

Suicide

What’s Unique About Therapy With Suicidal Patients?

Konrad Michel M.D. on August 13, 2024

Do you know what collaborative therapy means? Here is the answer, for therapists and their patients.

Do you know what collaborative therapy means? Here is the answer, for therapists and their patients.

Suicide

Suicide Health Literacy: Do You Know When to Seek Help?

Konrad Michel M.D. on May 12, 2024

Having a basic knowledge of how suicidal crises can develop can help you or a loved one the next time you feel serious distress.

Having a basic knowledge of how suicidal crises can develop can help you or a loved one the next time you feel serious distress.

Suicide

Why Do Suicidal People Not Seek Help?

Konrad Michel M.D. on February 21, 2024

A fundamental shift in clinical suicide prevention recognizes the limitations of the helper's knowledge.

A fundamental shift in clinical suicide prevention recognizes the limitations of the helper's knowledge.

Suicide

What Is the Suicidal Mode?

Konrad Michel M.D. on January 7, 2024

Suicidal self-harm usually happens in an altered mental state.

Suicidal self-harm usually happens in an altered mental state.

Suicide

Why Are Personal Needs and Life Goals Related to Suicide?

Konrad Michel M.D. on December 17, 2023

Suicide may result from an experience that threatens our sense of identity.

Suicide may result from an experience that threatens our sense of identity.

Suicide

How Can We Reduce the Risk of People Repeating Suicide Attempts?

Konrad Michel M.D. on October 30, 2023

To establish a working alliance, we must focus on the person’s individual and “subjective” experience.

To establish a working alliance, we must focus on the person’s individual and “subjective” experience.

Suicide

A Better Way to Understand and Assess Suicide Risk

Konrad Michel M.D. on September 2, 2023

Translating a new suicide model into a treatment program.

Translating a new suicide model into a treatment program.