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Stephen
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The Deadly Trap: Why Male Suicide is More Than Just a 'Talk' Issue
When we hear about male suicide, it's often: men need to talk. While opening up is important, this narrative oversimplifies a complex issue.


Stephen
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Why Men Become Suicidal - Part 4: Insights from Baumeister’s Psychological Pain Theory
Baumeister’s Psychological Pain theory helps me understand the deep emotional pain that can lead someone to see suicide as their only escape


Stephen
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Why Men Become Suicidal - Part 3: Social Pain
We all have a need to belong but when people feel disconnected, rejected, or isolated, it can lead to severe emotional distress.


Stephen
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Why Men Become Suicidal - Part 2: Suicide is Pain
For quite a while now I have been thinking about the voices that we hear in the social media world of suicide prevention. It seems like...


Stephen
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Why Men Become Suicidal - Part 1: Suicidal Risk
It's really hard to say why a man thinks about suicide or goes through with it, but understanding more can make a real difference.

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