Integrating Narrative Identity in Suicidology

Matias Gay

• 03 april 2026
• 9781041073314

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Integrating Narrative Identity in Suicidology examines the pivotal role of stories in forming our identities and how, when those stories break down, suicidality can emerge.

Integrating Narrative Identity in Suicidology examines the pivotal role of stories in forming our identities and how, when those stories break down, suicidality can emerge.

While addressing universal themes within suicidology, the book also draws on specific Canadian contributions. These insights reflect Canada's diverse socio-cultural landscape and its unique approach to mental health challenges. Canadian research and practices offer valuable perspectives that enhance our understanding of narrative identity’s role in mental health. By integrating these contributions, the book not only enriches the dialogue around suicidality but also illustrates how localized insights can have global relevance.

Presented here is not merely an academic treatise but a practical guide for mental health professionals who are keen to apply principles of narrative identity and story reconstruction. It provides a method to help those adrift reconnect with their stories, offering a renewed sense of hope and a redefined identity, thereby restoring their place in the world.