Previous edition: published as by Robert D. Goldney. 2013.
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 ...
Provides information on suicide statistics and gives advice on how to recognize the warning signs of a potential suicide attempt, how to intervene when a suicide has been attempted, and how to comfort families and friends who have lost a ...
With this book, any school community that takes suicide prevention seriously will have access the knowledge, tools and resources to save lives.
Argues that schools have a much larger role to play in the prevention of suicide among children and adolescents than they have generally undertaken hitherto.
Vignettes and suicide prevention measures are provided to bring to life the interventions a concerned other can make that could save a life. This book could be the most valuable and impactful read in a young adult's life.
"When I joined the Air Force in 2005, hostilities in Iraq were escalating, resulting in more frequent and longer deployments for just about everyone serving in the military, including psychologists.
Suicide Prevention and Intervention: Summary of a Workshop summarizes the major themes that arose during the workshop. It also includes the workshop agenda and a list of speakers that were present.
It also acknowledges the critical interrelationships among SA, mental illness and suicide risk. Explores suicide prevention within the public health context of behavioral health promotion and illness prevention. Illustrations.
The book concludes with a section detailing the goals and activities of organizations designed to prevent or facilitate suicide.
Discusses the causes of suicide and how it may be prevented. Also examines suicidal behavior and how a person's will may be used to save his or her life.