Suicide and Mental Health Contributor(s): Nydegger, Rudy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1610695836 ISBN-13: 9781610695831 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $44.55 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Suicide - Psychology | Mental Health |
Dewey: 616.858 |
LCCN: 2014021940 |
Series: Health and Medical Issues Today |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (0.95 lbs) 176 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: While the risk of suicide is increasing across age groups, the good news is that with timely intervention, most suicides are preventable. Written primarily for high school and college students as well as for their teachers and parents, this guide combines relevant research and theories about suicide with current clinical thinking and approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Going beyond the clinical, the volume also explores suicide in history and in popular culture and examines relevant cultural, religious, moral, and ethical viewpoints. It looks at suicide among various demographic groups, probes psychological motivations and methods used, and discusses the controversy surrounding a person's right to die. What differentiates this work from others is that it covers the breadth of the subject but also considers issues in enough depth to make their importance and complexity clear. Readers will better understand the problem of suicide, its impact, and the approaches that can be used to prevent suicide and deal more effectively with at-risk individuals. |