Book launch - Analysing Suicide: Reality, Myth, Fallacy by Philip O'Keeffe

Event is being held in Room 02/018 at the Peter Froggatt Centre, Queen's University, Belfast. December 8 at 7pm

About the Book

Analysing Suicide: Reality, Myth, Fallacyexplores the complex social, emotional, and psychological dimensions of suicide, challenging long-held assumptions and myths. Philip O’Keeffe’s work seeks to deepen understanding, promote education, and stimulate informed discussion on one of the most urgent public health crises affecting Ireland and the UK today.

About the Author

Philip O’Keeffe, from Belfast, was born in February 1941 and educated at St Mary’s Christian Brothers Grammar School, Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), Stranmillis College, and the University of Ulster

Philip’s personal experiences include family loss through suspected suicide

Why Philip Wrote This Book

“Stemming the tide of suicide’s catastrophic destruction of our relatives, friends, and neighbours calls for a strategic realignment of thinking about suicide in Ireland and the UK.”

Join Us

Come and hear Philip discuss his work, share insights from decades of research and counselling, and engage in thoughtful conversation about how we can respond more effectively to suicide in our communities

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