SUFFERING IS POINTLESS: A SCIENTIFIC AND EMOTIONAL GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING AND PREVENTING SUICIDE

Talking about suicide is never easy. It is a topic that awakens uncomfortable silences, fears and, many times, prejudices that prevent us from addressing it directly. However, it is a reality that touches families, communities and entire nations, leaving deep traces on those left behind. Therefore, keeping quiet is not an option.This book was born from the conviction that knowledge, prevention and timely intervention save lives. Throughout these pages you will find a scientific and emotional guide to understanding and preventing suicidal behaviors, especially in school and community settings. The work combines research, clinical experience and practical strategies, always with a clear objective: to provide tools that allow us to recognize warning signs, act effectively and offer hope.Each chapter is designed so that the reader, whether a health professional, an educator, a parent or a young person in training, can find not only information, but also motivation to be an active part in the construction of safer and healthier environments. Here social, cognitive and emotional skills are explored, as well as the importance of a solid life project to face the challenges and crises that may arise.As a clinical psychologist, my work has been marked by closeness to people in situations of extreme suffering, as well as by the constant search for innovative strategies to prevent the loss of life due to suicide. I have learned that, even in the darkest moments, there is always a light that can be turned on: a conversation, a gesture of support, a timely professional guidance.I invite you to read this book with an open mind and a willing heart. Here you may find the key to saving a life, including your own. Read more