A Life Worth Living – How to Talk About Suicide, Suffering, and Survival

How can we cope with the loss of life’s meaning and the helplessness that often accompanies it? What are the most common causes behind such a crisis? How can we signal our emotional state to those around us, and how can we support others in similar pain? How do we talk about difficult emotions, loneliness, and a sense of meaninglessness? What helped people who were close to that edge? What does science say about suicidal tendencies as a phenomenon? Can we better understand these circumstances and prevent tragedies more effectively? How does contemporary culture affect an individual’s mental well-being? How is euthanasia perceived in light of today’s psychiatric knowledge? These fundamental and deeply challenging questions were explored by psychiatrist Prof. Christian Rück from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, in conversation with psychologist and psychotherapist Dr. Marta Porębiak. Strefa Psyche Uniwersytetu SWPS is a project that promotes psychological knowledge at the highest substantive level and explores the practical applications of psychology in various areas of both private and professional life. The project includes online initiatives aimed at supporting personal growth for anyone in need or interested — regardless of where they are. Learn more about the project: https://web.swps.pl/strefa-psyche