Understanding Suicide in the United States

ISBN-13: 9781009386920 / Twarda / 2023 / 194 str.

Jay (University of Washington) Schulkin

Opis

Integrates multiple perspectives and ecological levels to educate, destigmatize, and enhance motivation around suicide and prevention.

Recenzje

'A thoughtful and encompassing survey of an emotionally difficult subject. Drs. Stacy and Schulkin weave together history, biology, demography, and psychology to elucidate the underlying causes of suicide across cultures. They end embracing resilience and hope, with actionable steps for addressing this health crisis.' Michael L. Power, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Spis treści

1. A Brief View on the Social History of Suicide; 2. Pain, Suffering, and Buffering; 3. Allostasis: The Biology and Neuroscience of Suicide; 4. Suicide Demographics in the United States; 5. Prevention, Identification, and Intervention; 6. Building Resilient Individuals, Communities, and Societies to Prevent Suicide; 7. Hope; References; Index.