This selection of books about suicide at any age It is intended to be an approximation when it comes to face and focus on a problem which unfortunately continues to be current and news. The high rates of suicide in childhood and adolescence, for example, make it the second cause of death in that age group, the population group that ranges from 15 to 29 years old. There are many causes, but in that segment the one that stands out is bullying. In any case, suicide remains an issue taboo and this title selection It is broad spectrum to show a reality that should be preventable more and better.
Books to prevent suicide — selection
What has no name — Pietà Bonett
We begin this selection of books about suicide with that of this Colombian writer who faces the of his son, who died at the age of 28, a loss and misfortune that undoubtedly earns the definition of its title: something that has no name and cannot be explained or understood. In general, in these types of books about suicides the aim is not so much to know or understand why, but rather sketch a portrait of who the deceased was to exalt or retain his memory. In the case of this writer, her son was a highly talented painter since he was little and was in psychiatric treatment.
Dolphin: A story from beginning to end — Alma Serra and Blanca Galván
Aimed at younger readers, this book is a story to explain suicide to children. The text puts it Alma Serra, psychologist, anthropologist and the illustrations are from Blanca GalvanAlso psychologist and illustrator.
It is written in to and tells how difficult it is for many people to live when they stop finding meaning in existence at a certain moment and for different reasons. With a style where tact and simplicity, the authors resort to an example from nature and how science has confirmed cases of cetaceans and even entire pods, like dolphins, in which the suicide in a manner similar to that of humans, especially in cases of animals in captivity. Thus the protagonist of this story is a dolphin who tells his feelings.
Reasons to keep living —Matt Haig
Haig had 24 years when he thought he couldn't find reasons to continue living after feeling like his whole world was falling apart. But, thanks to the books and the deed, got overcome your depression and learned to recover those reasons to move forward. He poured the entire process into this book, which received many good reviews.
The yellow girl —María de Quesada
Another testimony similar to the previous one is that of this journalist who in this book tells in first person her own experience of attempted suicide in 1995. At the same time she collects other twenty stories hidden behind that taboo and stigma that surrounds this sad reality in Spain and in the world. Its claim is try to put the reader in the place of those who suffer so much that they do not want to continue living, but also to uncover this serious public health problem and accompany those who think they feel so vulnerable in a vital moment. Everything for encourage them to ask for help as soon as possible.
This book is also solidary because the author created the non-profit association of the same name while she was writing it and the profits from its sale go to her.
Nothing opposes the night — Delphine de Vigan
This is a testimony from the writer of the book that found his mother dead in his house. At first it was thought of suicide and she began to investigate what could have happened. So she wanted to find out more about who her mother was and why she had made that drastic decision. Her discovery also led her to discover a family memory in which there were no missing terrible secrets.
When a child dies, how do we understand suicide in life? childhood? —Boris Cyrulnik
We finish this selection with a book, one of the many he already has, signed by a renowned psychiatrist and neurologist with a long career of research on the definition of resilience.
In it he lists and follows the different factors that occur from different times and societies and that They influence the meaning of death in minors. Take as a premise that this is changing with the years and it is never the same as it is in adulthood. It simply focuses on facts such as transformations in civilization, With the migratory flows and its consequences uprooting in the youngest. In short, it aims to give a touch of attention and invite to the most serious and forceful involvement of politicians, families, schools and childhood specialists.