Golden Gate Bridge Construction: History, Safety, and Design

They asked people who survived suicide jumps one question: “What did you think right after you let go?” For decades, the Golden Gate Bridge was one of the most studied locations in suicide prevention research. In the 1970s, psychiatrist Richard Seiden interviewed survivors who had jumped and lived. What he found was consistent. Every single survivor reported instant regret — the moment they let go. Not days later. Not after therapy. Not after reflection. Seconds after the decision. Many describe