Handbook of Suicide Prevention

Insights, Strategies and Approaches

Buch | Hardcover

530 Seiten

2025
Springer Nature Switzerland AG (Verlag)
978-981-96-1402-8 (ISBN)

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The Handbook of Suicide Prevention covers a broad range of topics related to suicidal behaviour, including its underlying causes, risk factors, prevention strategies, and therapeutic approaches. With contributions by renowned experts in the field, the volume brings forth the latest research and clinical insights into suicidal behaviour. It highlights evidence-based practices effective in reducing suicide risk. It provides a comprehensive overview of the multidimensional perspectives, including biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to suicidal ideation and behaviour. The book provides a nuanced and extensive understanding of how suicide risk and protective factors are shaped by social, cultural, and political contexts across the lifespan. The last section of the volume highlights the need for a multifaceted approach to suicide prevention by leveraging the latest technologies and therapeutic modalities while also addressing the social and cultural factors that contribute to suicide risk.

Suicidal behaviour remains an intriguing phenomenon that demands addressing being among the leading causes of death worldwide. The handbook is a compilation of essential resources that offers a multitude of theoretical and compassionate approaches to understanding and addressing this complex phenomenon. Its practical guidance and evidence-based recommendations make it an essential reference for anyone working in suicide prevention, mental health and social work.

Updesh Kumar, Ph.D., Scientist ‘G’ ® has 30 years of selection, teaching & research experience at Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), DRDO, Delhi. His area of interest includes suicidal behavior, health psychology and military psychology. He has edited twelve volumes including 'The Wiley Handbook of Personality Assessment', 'The Routledge International Handbook of Psychosocial Resilience', ‘Springer’s Handbook of Suicidal Behaviour’ and 'The Routledge Handbook of Military Psychology and Mental Health'. He was conferred with the prestigious DRDO’s 'Scientist of the Year' and 'Popular Science Communication Awards' by the Govt. of India.

Theoretical Underpinnings of Suicide from Root to Emanating Models.- Evolutionary Perspectives on Suicide.- Neuropsychology of Suicide. - Suicidal Behaviour Sin Crime or Distress.

Erscheinungsdatum	14.05.2025
Zusatzinfo	10 Illustrations, color; 5 Illustrations, black and white
Verlagsort	Cham
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie
	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Psychiatrie / Psychotherapie
	Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht ► Kriminologie
Schlagworte	depression, anxiety, or trauma • mental health issues • prevention of suicide • Suicidal behaviour • suicidal violence • Suicide prevention strategies • suicide terrorism
ISBN-10	981-96-1402-3 / 9819614023
ISBN-13	978-981-96-1402-8 / 9789819614028
Zustand	Neuware