International Handbook of Suicide Prevention, Second Edition

O'Connor, R. and Pirkis, J. eds. (2016) International Handbook of Suicide Prevention, Second Edition. Wiley Blackwell. ISBN 9781118903278 (doi: 10.1002/9781118903223)

Abstract

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 lifespa

• Item Type: Books
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: O'Connor, Professor Rory
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Publisher: Wiley Blackwell
• ISBN: 9781118903278