When it is Darkest draws on Rory O'Connor's years of experience in
suicide prevention, mental health and psychology, and takes a
comprehensive look into the reasons behind suicide and how to support
someone who is suicidal themselves.
Suicide is baffling and devastating in equal measures, and it can affect
any one of us - one person dies by suicide every 40 seconds. Yet despite
the scale of the devastation, for family members and friends, suicide is
still poorly understood.
Drawing on decades of work in the field of suicide prevention and
research, and having been bereaved by suicide twice, Professor O'Connor
is here to help. This audiobook will untangle the complex reasons behind
suicide and dispel any unhelpful myths. For those trying to help someone
vulnerable, it will provide indispensable advice on communication,
stressing the importance of listening to fears and anxieties without
judgment. And for those who are struggling to get through the tragedy of
suicide, it will help you find strength in the darkest of places.
'Prof O'Connor gives us a rare and truly affecting gift ... If you want
to truly get to the heart of 'the big S question', read this incredible
book. I wept and I learnt.'
Professor Tanya Byron, clinical psychologist, author and broadcaster
'An essential read. Honest and unflinching, but always thoughtful and
compassionate, Rory O'Connor brings light to a subject that has for too
long been in the shadows.'
Dr Niall Boyce, editor of Lancet Psychiatry
'I read [it] in a single sitting. What makes it so compelling is its
unique combination of research, clinical, and deeply personal
perspectives on one of the great societal challenges of our time. Rory's
enthusiasm to make things better and his utter dedication to suicide
prevention shines through.'
Prof Nav Kapur, professor of Psychiatry and Population Health,
University of Manchester, UK
