Hilary S. Connery

Critically examines the chronic undercounting and increasing misclassification of suicide in the United States—and why this issue matters. In Hidden Suicides and Fatal Overdoses, Ian Rockett confronts the persistent crisis of suicide misclassification in the United States. Various institutional, cultural, and political forces distort suicide statistics and mask the full scale of self-inflicted injury mortality. This deeply informed book proposes a more inclusive and accurate framework for measuring fatal self-injury, one that challenges the sufficiency of official suicide counts and the narrow definitions that underpin them. At the heart of this problem is a web of stigma, religious taboos, familial denial and shame, punitive insurance policies, an opioid epidemic, underfunded forensic and emergency health care systems, and disparities in access to physical and mental health care. These forces not only distort epidemiologic data; they also hinder the development of effective public health interventions. Rockett documents how these systemic failures compromise a broader understanding of who is at risk and situates suicide undercounting within the broader context of health inequity and forensic fragmentation, tracing profound implications for research, policy, prevention, and treatment. A mix of empirical data and personal reflections underscore the emotional gravity behind the data and the complex interplay between pain and social context. This book details how and why societies fail to recognize and reckon with suicide. Rockett invites readers in public health, clinical medicine, forensics, policy, and beyond to confront the fragile scaffolding of official suicide records—and to consider what more honest accounting might make possible. An optimistic cautionary tale, this book's lessons have relevance across the globe.

If you are struggling to help a loved one recover from addiction--and to cope with the devastating impact on the whole family--you are not alone. But until now, there has been no single book that gives the millions of families like yours the comprehensive, unbiased information you need. This expertly written guide addresses the painful questions that spouses, parents, and grown children face every day. Why do addicts make such bad choices? How can you find (and afford) treatment that works--and convince your loved one to try it? Can relapse be prevented? When does being supportive cross the line to enabling? Providing science-based answers and resources, the authors cover crucial emotional, financial, and legal issues that simply aren't discussed in other books. The more your family knows about the myths and realities of addiction, the better equipped you will be to overcome it.

If you are struggling to help a loved one recover from addiction--and to cope with the devastating impact on the whole family--you are not alone. But until now, there has been no single book that gives the millions of families like yours the comprehensive, unbiased information you need. This expertly written guide addresses the painful questions that spouses, parents, and grown children face every day. Why do addicts make such bad choices? How can you find (and afford) treatment that works--and convince your loved one to try it? Can relapse be prevented? When does being supportive cross the line to enabling? Providing science-based answers and resources, the authors cover crucial emotional, financial, and legal issues that simply aren't discussed in other books. The more your family knows about the myths and realities of addiction, the better equipped you will be to overcome it.

Packed with practical clinical tools, this book presents an empirically supported treatment expressly designed for clients with both bipolar disorder and substance use disorders. Integrated group therapy teaches essential recovery behaviors and relapse prevention skills that apply to both illnesses. The volume provides a complete session-by-session overview of the approach, including clear guidelines for setting up and running groups, implementing the cognitive-behavioral treatment techniques, and troubleshooting frequently encountered problems. In a large-size format for easy reference and photocopying, the book features more than 30 reproducible handouts, forms, and bulletin board materials.