A Comprehensive Guide to Suicidal Behaviours

Over a million people commit suicide worldwide every year. For this reason and many others besides, a better universal awareness of the act of suicide is vital. This book sensitively and intelligently covers issues associated with suicide, seeking to facilitate understanding and enable effective communication with those who may be considering it.Backed up by research and clinical expertise the book clarifies the facts about suicide and breaks down the many unfounded myths surrounding the subject. It describes the warning signs to look out for and their many manifestations, proven intervention and management strategies, methods of communicating with depressed patients and how to support those coping with bereavement. The book discusses the possible impact of technological developments and the internet on the suicidal individual and answers key questions relating to genetics and suicide and groups most at risk.This book will be essential reading for anybody working with people at risk of committing suicide, including clinicians, therapists, psychologists and social and healthcare workers and volunteers working in suicide prevention.