Depiction of Youth Suicide in American Cinema, with Dr Alessandra Seggi
27 August 2025

Depiction of Youth Suicide in American Cinema, with Dr Alessandra Seggi

The Broken Brain

About

Dr Alessandra Seggi is a Professor of Sociology and Crimonology for Villanova University, and Author of the book "Youth and Suicide in American Cinema: Context, Causes, and Consequences." She talks about the ethics and effects of depictions of suicide, the possible positive applications, processing emotions, as well as the risks. With suicide being such a huge risk for youth, this is an important topic for everyone. Go to www.alessandraseggi.com to learn more about her work. 

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