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Suicide and Mental Health

Inbunden, Engelska, 2014

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Delving into a topic of perennial interest and concern, particularly among teenagers, this important volume addresses the full range of issues related to suicide and suggests ways to help those who struggle.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.

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Utgivningsdatum2014-10-14
Mått156 x 235 x 17 mm
Vikt425 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieHealth and Medical Issues Today
Antal sidor176
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781610695831

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Series ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionSection I: Overview and Background Information1 Suicide: What It Is and What It Is NotIntroductionDefinitionsMethods of Committing SuicideMyths about SuicideSummary2 Who Commits Suicide?: Historical and Statistical PerspectivesHistorical Factors in SuicideStatistics on SuicideOther Factors Related to SuicideThe Risks of Antidepressant MedicationsSuicide in the MilitarySummary3 Suicidality and Motivation: Ideation, Planning, Intention, and CommissionTerms and ConceptsMotives4 Risk Factors for SuicideMental IllnessMedical ProblemsSubstance Abuse and DependenceProblem GamblingFinancial/Professional ProblemsFamily/Relationship ProblemsTrauma and Extreme EventsSummary5 Prevention and Treatment for SuicidalityMethods and Sites of PreventionRisk AssessmentAssess ConditionTreatmentsSummarySection II: Contemporary Controversies and Issues6 Mental Health, Mental Illness, and SuicideIs Suicide "Crazy"?Suicide and TreatmentSummary7 Patient Rights and the Right to DieIntroductionThe Right to DieSome Other Ethical Issues in the Right to DieOther Right-to-Die IssuesSummary8 Roles of Family, Friends, Professionals, Society, and the LawRoles of Family and FriendsRoles of ProfessionalsLegal Issues in SuicideSummary9 Summary and ConclusionsSuicide—The BasicsHistorical, Cultural, and Religious PerspectiveMotives and Risk FactorsPrevention and Treatment of SuicidalityControversial IssuesSection III: Primary Documents"Mayo Clinic: Suicide and Suicidal Thoughts""Suicide by Profession: Lots of Confusion, Inconclusive Data""Exploring the Link between Suicide and TBI""Suicides"UCR Today—"Study Links Suicide Risk with Rates of Gun Ownership, Political Conservatism""About Teen Suicide""Suicide Facts at a Glance"TimelineGlossaryResourcesIndex