"I recently worked with a patient who committed suicide. This situation is an incredibly challenging one for any therapist or psychiatrist because it makes you feel that you failed someone. I took some time to reassess my work, my methods, and to revisit my approach to this particular patient. I soon realized there was nothing more than I could have done. It's hard to see patients that end their lives because their thoughts so haunt them, and addiction; however, at the end of the day, I can provide the tools and support, but I can't make them want the change for themselves. That comes from within."
