Abstract
Suicide - suicide - and suicidal behavior are a serious problem that can be viewed in terms of medical, psychological, philosophical, ethical, sociological, legal... Experienced authors, psychiatrist and clinical psychologist, provide an overview of current approaches to suicidal behavior.
They pay special attention to suicides in children and adolescents. The book describes the epidemiology of suicide, gives a clinical picture on the level of behavior and experience, presents the developmental aspects of suicidal behavior, emphasizes risk factors and their detection.
It deals in detail with various therapeutic approaches and prevention. The explanation is supplemented by a number of case studies.
The information provided will enable experts in various professions to better perceive the signals of imminent risk of suicide, to choose the right treatment procedure if a suicide attempt has already taken place, or to work sensitively with survivors in the event of suicide. The book is intended for psychiatrists and doctors of other specializations, psychologists, teachers, social workers, etc.