Publication

2012 - Cambridge University Press

Language

English

Word Count

100,250 words, Guess

Page Count

401 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139780521765008
  • ISBN-100521765005
  • Library of Congress Control Number2011033573
  • OCLC Control Number746461919
  • Better World Books9780521765008
and 1 more

Classifications

  • LCCRC569 .S93437 2012
  • LCCRC569 .S93435 2012

Description

"Suicide is a serious public health problem worldwide, accounting for more loss of life annually than all forms of war and interpersonal violence combined. Despite this fact, suicide remains a poorly understood problem, and progress in understanding suicidal behavior around the globe has been slow. This book represents a major advance in our understanding by reporting the results of the largest, most representative study of suicidal behaviors conducted to date - the WHO World Mental Health Survey Initiative, interviewing more than 100,000 people from 21 countries on 6 continents. Previously unavailable data on the prevalence, onset, persistence, risk, protective factors and treatment of suicidal behaviors are presented and discussed, along with the implications of these findings. This volume provides valuable information for clinicians, scientists, policy-makers and anyone seeking to understand the occurrence of suicidal behavior worldwide"--Provided by publisher.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • SuicideCambridge University Press2012

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