Everything You Need To Know About Suicide. Everything You Need to Know About..., #2

Suicide is one of the most misunderstood subjects in the world. It is surrounded by silence, stigma, fear, and unanswered questions. Yet behind every statistic is a human life, a grieving family, and a story that deserves to be heard. Everything You Need to Know About Suicide is a compassionate and evidence-informed guide that explores the many dimensions of suicide, mental health, grief, trauma, resilience, prevention, and hope.
Written in clear, accessible language, it challenges harmful myths, explains the warning signs, examines the factors that contribute to suicidal crises, and offers practical guidance for supporting those who are struggling. What makes this book unique is not only its research, but its heart. Author Brendan Lee Hammond writes from lived experience. Having survived multiple suicide attempts, witnessed his mother's lifelong struggles with suicidal behaviour, lost a close cousin to suicide, and, most devastatingly, lost his beloved brother, Kurt Jade Hammond, he understands this subject in a way few writers can.
His story is woven with loss, survival, and the hard-earned belief that healing is possible. Rather than offering empty clichés, this book provides understanding, compassion, and hope. It is written for anyone who has struggled with suicidal thoughts, lost someone they love, supports people in crisis, or simply wants to better understand one of humanity's greatest public health challenges. Above all, this book carries one enduring message: no matter how dark today may seem, tomorrow can be different.
Every life has immeasurable value. Every conversation matters. Every act of kindness matters. And as long as there is life, there is hope. This is more than a book about suicide. It is a book about choosing life.