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01 Issues Surrounding a Parent’s Suicide, Part 1, with Dr. Nancy Rappaport
Dr. Nancy Rappaport, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and author of the book, “In Her Wake: A Child Psychiatrist Explores the Mystery of Her Mother’s Suicide,” discusses—from both her professional background and her perspective as the survivor of a parent’s suicide—issues that teens may face as they learn to cope with the suicide of a parent, especially as they make the transition to college. She also discusses the benefits and timing of therapy for survivors, and lists support resources for those who have lost a loved one.