What drives people to commit suicide?

In general, people do not commit suicide because they are in pain, they commit suicide because they don't believe there is a reason to live and the world will be better ... His 2014 book, The upside of your dark side: Why being your whole self - not just your “good” self - drives success and fulfillment is available for pre-order. read more

In researching this website, I came across some interesting studies and comments about what drives people to suicide. I thought it might be helpful to share this information so people can understand better what might be lying behind how they are feeling. read more

Most models of suicidal behavior propose a diathesis-stress model in which psychiatric, psychological, and biologic factors predispose a person to suicidal behavior, while stressful life events interact with such factors to increase risk. read more