Forgiveness at its Core: The Psychology Behind A Silent Voice

Dealing with heavy themes, Koe no Katachi struck a chord with me, as it probably has for many others. I wanted to elucidate some basic psychology concepts I noticed through the film, and praise Kyoto Animation, as well as mangaka Yoshitoki Ōima, for the realistic depiction of complex emotions. National Suicide Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255) References: Joiner, Thomas, PhD. “Understanding and Overcoming the Myths of Suicide.“ Understanding and Overcoming the Myths of Suicide. Psychiatric Times, 19 Jan. 2011. Web. 29 June 2017. Simon, T. R., Swann, A. C., Powell, K. E., Potter, L. B., Kresnow, . and O’Carroll, P. W. (2002), Characteristics of Impulsive Suicide Attempts and Attempters. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 32: 49–59. doi: Smith, April R. et al. “Revisiting Impulsivity in Suicide: Implications for Civil Liability of Third Partie