Suicide Prevention

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Suicide Prevention is written by David Lester and published by Routledge. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1134875215 (ISBN 10) and 9781134875214 (ISBN 13).

This study presents an evaluation of the past, present and future of suicidal behaviour and efforts to prevent or facilitate suicide. Authors from the varying disciplines of psychology, sociology and psychiatry analyze suicide in the opening chapters. Through the exploration of the roles of these disciplines, the roles of primary physicians, and the impact of suicide prevention education in schools, the contributors describe the history of suicidology and the changes necessary for improvement. The book concludes with a section detailing the goals and activities of organizations designed to prevent or facilitate suicide.