
Suicide
An Unnecessary Death
Danuta Wasserman(Editor)
Informa Healthcare (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 8. February 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-85317-822-1 (ISBN)
Description
This authoritative book makes a major contribution to the literature currently available in this area. Using valuable new data, the book presents an overview of the most recent findings while focussing on correct strategies for successful recognition and treatment. Primary and secondary strategies are included, emphasising the importance of encouraging changing attitudes among doctors and health care personnel. This book will be an invaluable resource for psychiatrists, GPs and other members of the health care team encountering suicidal patients, providing essential reassurance and support.
Reviews / Votes
'An outstanding and important book ... It performs a major service by providing an up-to-date source of information on this important topic.' - World Journal of Biological Psychiatry'A landmark among recent publications about self-inflicted death.' - Journal of Crisis Prevention and Suicide Intervention
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
680 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85317-822-1 (9781853178221)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
06/2017
1st Edition
CRC Press
€170.84
The article will not be published
Person
[MD] - Professor of Suicidology and Director of the National Swedish and Stockholm County Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention
Content
Section 1. Epidemiology Section 2. Theoretical Model of Suicide Behaviour Section 3. Risk Groups for Suicide Section 4. Risk Situations for Suicide and Risk Assessment Section 5. Treatment Section 6. Special Topics: the young and elderly Section 7. Prevention