Schizophrenia and Suicide

Marcia A Murphy, del D Miller

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Resource Publications (CA)
20 July 2023

Aspects of religion (non-Christian); Sociology: death & dying; Psychology; Abnormal psychology

In Schizophrenia and Suicide: Finding Hope, Meaning, and Direction, the author shares how, as a person with schizophrenia, the thought of suicide, for her, and also for others with this disease, can be a constant threat to their well-being. In this book she explores the topic of survival for people who have a mental illness, for whom self-destruction through suicide is all too common in the age of medicines, psychotherapies, and peer counselling. In addition, what role do faith communities play in counteracting this affliction and what are the responsibilities of the mentally ill, themselves, in choosing life over death by finding real meaning for their lives?

By: Marcia A Murphy
Foreword by: del D Miller
Imprint: Resource Publications (CA)
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 68g
ISBN: 9781666769180
ISBN 10: 1666769185
Pages: 50
Publication Date: 20 July 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marcia A. Murphy has published on the importance of faith in mental health in articles, essays, and works of creative nonfiction in professional psychiatric journals, anthologies, and newspapers. She also is the author of several books. Visit her website for more information: hopeforrecovery.com.

Reviews for Schizophrenia and Suicide

"""Marcia Murphy conveys her struggles with schizophrenia and suicidal urges with candor and with grace. There are two narrative strands that stand out: her religious quest and her sensitivity to the compassion of others. Murphy beautifully conveys how compassion is a balm for the troubled soul. And nowhere is this compassion more evident than in the therapy notes she adds to the text from her wise and benevolent former psychiatrist. We can all learn from them both."" --Scott Temple, emeritus clinical professor of psychiatry, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics"