The International Handbook of Suicide Prevention

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Synopsis

The International Handbook of Suicide Prevention, 2nd Edition, presents a series of readings that consider the individual and societal factors that lead to suicide, it addresses ways these factors may be mitigated, and presents the most up-to-date evidence for effective suicide prevention approaches.  An updated reference that shows why effective suicide prevention can only be achieved by understanding the many reasons why people choose to end their lives Gathers together contributions from more than 100 of the world’s leading authorities on suicidal behavior—many of them new to this edition Considers suicide from epidemiological, psychological, clinical, sociological, and neurobiological perspectives, providing a holistic understanding of the subject Describes the most up-to-date, evidence-based research and practice from across the globe, and explores its implications across countries, cultures, and the lifespan

Book details

Edition:
2
Author:
Rory C. O'Connor, Jane Pirkis
ISBN:
9781118903230
Related ISBNs:
9781118903223, 9781118903216, 9781118903278
Publisher:
Wiley
Pages:
848
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2019-12-23
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2016
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Psychology