Death & Dying

"The Desperation Point: Survivors in Misery," is the last in a series of four articles dealing with the topic of Death by Suicide. This article provides information on the grieving process of those left behind. Typical feelings expressed by survivors are discussed and some insights into why the grief process in ...

"The Desperation Point: Self Deliverance in Middle Age," is the third in a series of articles dealing with the topic of Death by Suicide. This article addresses the incidence of elder suicide and contributing factors. It discusses the early onset of diseases in Middle Agers and how this may increase the ...

This is the second in a series of articles addressing suicide issue. The article focus in on the holiday season and how it affects the development of depressions and may lead to "suicidal thoughts" at what is supposed to be "the happiest time of the year!"

"The Desperation Point: Suicide of Teens and Young Adults," was contributed by my daughter, Mary Robbins, as the first in a series of articles dealing with the topic of Death by Suicide. Mary's article addresses teen suicide, reasons for desperate feelings, methods used to commit suicide, contributing factors in teen suicide, ...

This is a Book Review by Teresa A. Robbins, LPN of DEATH & BEYOND written by James N. Watkins. His book answers teens' questions about death, reincarnation, ghosts, and the afterlife

This article discusses the rituals and rites associated with Death and Dying and the following religions: Catholicism, Protestantism, and Judaism.

This article discusses the grief experienced by those who have suffer a miscarriage, how to cope, what does and does not help, and resources to links for more information.

This is the third in a series of articles about the right to die. This article focuses on the opposition to the movement from the religious community, medical groups and those concerned for the disabled.

This is the second in a series of articles on the right to die. The focus of this article is organizations like The Hemlock Society that support physician assisted suicide.

This is the first article in a series that discusses "the right to die." It covers some common medical and legal terminology about the end of life issues.