Suicide and mental health. (2014)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Rudy Nydegger.
• Authors: Nydegger, Rudy V, 1943-
• Contents: Series ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionSection I: Overview and Background Information1 Suicide: What It Is and What It Is NotIntroductionDefinitionsMethods of Committing SuicideMyths about SuicideSummary2 Who Commits Suicide?: Historical and Statistical PerspectivesHistorical Factors in SuicideStatistics on SuicideOther Factors Related to SuicideThe Risks of Antidepressant MedicationsSuicide in the MilitarySummary3 Suicidality and Motivation: Ideation, Planning, Intention, and CommissionTerms and ConceptsMotives4 Risk Factors for SuicideMental IllnessMedical ProblemsSubstance Abuse and DependenceProblem GamblingFinancial/Professional ProblemsFamily/Relationship ProblemsTrauma and Extreme EventsSummary5 Prevention and Treatment for SuicidalityMethods and Sites of PreventionRisk AssessmentAssess ConditionTreatmentsSummarySection II: Contemporary Controversies and Issues6 Mental Health, Mental Illness, and SuicideIs Suicide "Crazy"?Suicide and TreatmentSummary7 Patient Rights and the Right to DieIntroductionThe Right to DieSome Other Ethical Issues in the Right to DieOther Right-to-Die IssuesSummary8 Roles of Family, Friends, Professionals, Society, and the LawRoles of Family and FriendsRoles of ProfessionalsLegal Issues in SuicideSummary9 Summary and ConclusionsSuicide—The BasicsHistorical, Cultural, and Religious PerspectiveMotives and Risk FactorsPrevention and Treatment of SuicidalityControversial IssuesSection III: Primary Documents"Mayo Clinic: Suicide and Suicidal Thoughts""Suicide by Profession: Lots of Confusion, Inconclusive Data""Exploring the Link between Suicide and TBI""Suicides"UCR Today—"Study Links Suicide Risk with Rates of Gun Ownership, Political Conservatism""About Teen Suicide""Suicide Facts at a Glance"TimelineGlossaryResourcesIndex.
• Publisher Details: New York : Greenwood
• Publication Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource (176 pages)
• Subjects: 616.858445; Psychology -- Mental Health; Suicidal behavior; Suicide; Psychology -- Suicide; Clinical psychology
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9798216151500
• Related ISBNs: 9781610695831
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