Diego De Leo Livres

Keep up-to-date with recent research and practice in suicide. This book is based on the TRIPLE i in Suicidology internationalconferences, which are organised annually by the Slovene Center forSuicide Research in memory of the late Prof. Andrej Marusič withthe aim of promoting intuition, imagination and innovation in theresearch and prevention of suicide and suicidal behaviour. Thecarefully selected chapters provide food for thought topractitioners, researchers, students, and all those who come intocontact with the tragedy of suicide, with the hope of stimulatingnew ideas and interventions in the difficult fight against suicidalbehaviours.In four parts, the internationally renowned team of authorssummarises the achievements of suicidology so far (both inquantitative and qualitative research), presents effectiveinterventions in suicide prevention (including for youths and olderpeople) and knowledge gained in bereavement and postventionstudies (such as in different cultures and those bereaved by suicide),and highlights future directions for suicide research and prevention.The volume is thus a useful resource for all those interested inkeeping up-to-date with recent research and practice in suicide.

The journey explores the experiences of individuals on the brink of suicide, highlighting their trauma and desperation. Through poignant narratives, the author, a renowned psychiatrist, shares insights into the factors that lead people to such depths and the transformative moments that saved them. This work not only sheds light on the struggles surrounding mental health and suicide but also emphasizes the potential for recovery and hope.

Brings together perspectives on aging, suicide, and euthanasia from different cultures and countries around the world. Includes analytical overviews of the relationship between socio-economic or psychological factors and suicide behavior, differences between younger and older suicides, family factors, and physician-assisted suicide. Softcover.

Authoritative guidance, written in a wonderfully simple and straightforward way, on helping the bereaved cope after the traumatic death of a loved one Unless forced by circumstances, people in modern societies go to great lengths to deny death, to the extent that even death of a loved one from natural causes tends to catch us unprepared and unable to cope with its consequences. Death as the result of a sudden, catastrophic event (traffic accident, suicide, a natural disaster...) can have even more extreme effects, sometimes striking survivors so violently and painfully that it leaves an indelible mark. This book speaks about the consequences of such traumatic deaths in a wonderfully simple and straightforward way. The authors describe, step by step, what happens to people after the sudden death of a family member or close friend, the difficulties they face in coping, and how professionals and volunteers can help. With their wide experience, both personally and as internationally renowned authorities, they have written a book for professionals and volunteers who deal with bereavement in language in language that is accessible to all, so it will also help those who have suffered a traumatic loss themselves to understand what to expect and how to get help.

"This handbook and reference for all those concerned with the prevention of suicide is based on the wealth of experience gained over many years in different populations during the WHO/EURO Multicentre Study on Suicidal Behaviour. With contributions from some of the world's best-known investigators, as well as those involved in the practical side of suicide prevention, this is a state-of-the-art resource, replete with information on the epidemiology of suicidal behaviour, the relationship between attempted and completed suicide, suicidal behaviour in particular groups, gender differences, risk factors and predictors for non-fatal and fatal suicidal behaviour, methods of suicide, attitudes towards suicide, clinical aspects, and treatment and prevention recommendations."--BOOK JACKET

This book analyzes the latest trends in suicide rates and attempts around the world using data from the WHO’s Mortality Database. It covers the whole life span from childhood (under 15 years) through to late adulthood (65 years and over). This comprehensive examination of international trends pro-vides a uniquely clear picture of suicide mortality in the last half century, with an emphasis on recent and emerging trends. Controversially, the book then goes on to examine the impact of national suicide prevention strate-gies, national mental health plans, substance use policies, and the use of antidepressant medications on suicide mortality, providing some astounding initial data on the efficacy – or lack of efficacy – of these activities in the prevention of suicide.