Overview
Is truly cross-cultural in perspective, and includes papers from scholars based all over the world
Focuses on recent advances in research
Provides a multidisciplinary approach to the understanding of suicidal behavior
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents(29 chapters)
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Deconstructing the Phenomenon of Suicide
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Risk Appraisal and Vulnerable Groups
Keywords
- suicide risk
- suicidology
- self-injury
- vulnerability to suicide
- terrorism and suicide
- military suicides
- adolescent self-harm and suicide
- substance abuse and suicide
- comorbidity
- risk assessment
- wellbeing and suicide prevention
- suicide in professions
- geriatric suicide
- personality disorders
- depression and suicide
- suicide survivors
- family therapy
- rehabilitation psychology
About this book
This essential reference volume in the field of suicidology brings forth leading-edge conceptualizations of suicidal behaviour by including emerging trends and recent research advances in the field across the globe. It highlights the trajectories of suicidal behaviour, emphasizing the psyche behind attempting suicide, identifying vulnerable groups, and bridging the gap between theoretical underpinnings and application for addressing the aftermath of suicide. The handbook delineates research progress on risk assessment among vulnerable groups of varied milieu. Furthermore, it introduces various avenues of change and well-being. It also addresses important concerns related to terrorism and suicide in the armed forces.
This handbook is a comprehensive repository of the latest research synergized with theoretical conceptualizations that pave the way for newer approaches towards management and prevention of suicidal behaviour. It includes contributions by eminent authors across the globe, and is a must-have resource for scholars, academics and professionals in the areas of mental health and social work.
Editors and Affiliations
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Defence Institute of Psychological Research, Defence Research and Development Organization, Delhi, India
Updesh Kumar
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Handbook of Suicidal Behaviour
Editors: Updesh Kumar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4816-6
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Behavioral Science and Psychology, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-10-4815-9Published: 08 November 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-5238-6Published: 12 December 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-981-10-4816-6Published: 26 October 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXXIX, 557
Number of Illustrations: 4 b/w illustrations, 9 illustrations in colour
Topics: Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation