Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of Suicidal Behavior Contributor(s): Yufit, Robert I. (Editor), Lester, David (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0471272647 ISBN-13: 9780471272649 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $112.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2004 Annotation: Current and comprehensive information concerning the assessment and treatment of suicidal persons and the prevention of suicidal behavior The eighth leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause among U.S. teens, suicide is unique in being self-inflicted and is, as such, often preventable. By assessing the risk of suicide accurately, providing effective treatment according to this risk, and implementing strategies against suicidal urges, mental health professionals can successfully guide their clients away from this senseless taking of life. Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of Suicidal Behavior provides the most current and comprehensive source of information, guidelines, and case studies for working with clients at risk of suicide. It offers clinicians, counselors, and other mental health professionals a practical toolbox on three main areas of interest:
While addressed mainly to psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals for use in serving their clients, as well as students of psychology, Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of Suicidal Behavior is also an accessible and valuable resource for educators, school counselors, and others in related fields. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Suicide - Psychology | Clinical Psychology - Psychology | Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior |
Dewey: 616.858 |
LCCN: 2004042224 |
Physical Information: 1.49" H x 7.38" W x 10.14" (2.34 lbs) 504 pages |
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Publisher Description: Current and comprehensive information concerning the assessment and treatment of suicidal persons and the prevention of suicidal behavior The eighth leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause among U.S. teens, suicide is unique in being self-inflicted and is, as such, often preventable. By assessing the risk of suicide accurately, providing effective treatment according to this risk, and implementing strategies against suicidal urges, mental health professionals can successfully guide their clients away from this senseless taking of life. Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of Suicidal Behavior provides the most current and comprehensive source of information, guidelines, and case studies for working with clients at risk of suicide. It offers clinicians, counselors, and other mental health professionals a practical toolbox on three main areas of interest:
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