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Record Nr.

UNINA9910139647403321

Titolo

International handbook of suicide prevention : research, policy and practice / / edited by Rory C. O'Connor, Stephen Platt, Jacki Gordon

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester [England] ; ; Malden, Mass., : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011

ISBN

1-283-17801-X

9786613178015

1-119-99855-7

1-4443-3191-4

1-119-99856-5

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (697 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

O'ConnorRory C

PlattStephen <1948->

GordonJacki

Disciplina

616.85/8445

616.858445

616.85844505

Soggetti

Suicide - Prevention - Research

Suicidal behavior - Research

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Suicidal determinants and frameworks -- pt. 2. Intervention, treatment, and care -- pt. 3. Suicide prevention : bringing together evidence, policy, and practice.

Sommario/riassunto

The International Handbook of Suicide Prevention showcases the latest cutting-edge research from the world's leading authorities, and highlights policy and practice implications for the prevention of suicide.  Brings together the world's leading authorities on suicidal behaviour, renowned for their suicide prevention research, policy and practiceAddresses the key questions of why people attempt suicide, the best interventions, treatments and care for those at risk, and the key international challenges in trying to prevent suicideDescribes up-to-date, theoretically-derive