International handbook of suicide prevention : research, policy and practice /

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 f...

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Other Authors: Gordon, Jacki, O'Connor, Rory C., 1973-, Platt, Stephen, 1948-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
Series:Wiley online library.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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 practice. Addresses 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 suicide. Describes up-to-date, theoretically-derived and evidence-based research and practice from across the globe, which will have implications across countries, cultures and the lifespan.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 677 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:1119998557 (Wiley Online Library)
1119998565 (ePDF)
1444331914 (electronic bk.)
6613178012
9781119998556 (Wiley Online Library)
9781119998563 (ePDF)
9781444331912 (electronic bk.)
9786613178015
DOI:10.1002/9781119998556