Kumar U. (Ed.) Handbook of Suicidal Behaviour

Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017. — 572 p. — ISBN: 9811048150.This essential reference volume in the field of suicidology brings forth leadingedge conceptualizations of suicidal behaviour by including emerging trends and recent research advances in the field across the globe. It highlights the trajectories of suicidal behaviour, emphasizing the psyche behind attempting suicide, identifying vulnerable groups, and bridging the gap between theoretical underpinnings and application for addressing the aftermath of suicide.Deconstructing the Phenomenon of Suicide
Theorizing Suicide: Multiple Perspectives and Implications for Prevention
Suicide in Ancient Hindu Scriptures: Condemned or Glorified?
“To Life”: Biblical Narratives, Positive Psychology, and Suicide-Prevention
Genetics of Suicidal Behaviour
Impulsivity, Decision-Making and Their Role in Suicidal Behaviour
Gender Disparities, Mental Health Complexities and Social Connectedness: Exploring an Integrative Approach Towards Suicidal Behaviour
as a Response to Trauma
Suicide Terrorism
The Communication of Suicide Terrorism
Risk Appraisal and Vulnerable Groups
Suicidal Crises: The Clinical and Research Implications of Overlooking the Role of Suicidal Reactivity
Lethal Means Restriction: Historical, International, and Professional Considerations
Dissociation and Habituation as Facilitating Processes Among Suicide Behaviours
Indirect Self-destructive Behaviour Across the Lifespan
Suicidal Behaviour Among Black Males Differ from Recognized Behaviour in Other High Risk Groups: A Review
Suicidal Ideation in Adolescents — A Transcultural Analysis
Geriatric Population: Suicide as a Road to Relief or to Release
Substance Abuse and Suicidal Behaviour
Antidepressants and Suicide Risk: Harmful or Useful?
Self-oriented Perfectionism and Socially Prescribed Perfectionism Add Incrementally to the Prediction of Suicide Ideation Beyond Hopelessness: A Meta-Analysis of 15 Studies
Personality Profiles of Suicide Ideators, Attempters, Completers and Suicide Note Writers Versus Non-writers
Chronic Suicidality and Personality Disorders
Those Left Behind…: The Process of Bereavement for Suicide Survivors and Postvention
Solidarity in Times of Existential Crises in a Quantum World: Mapping Concepts and Weaving Field Narratives of Tragic Loss to Guide Those Left Behind
Prevention, Intervention and Beyond
Spirituality, Religion and Suicide: French Findings
Crisis Theory and Intervention Strategies as a Way to Mitigate Suicide Risk
ACT for Life: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Understand and Prevent Suicide
Attachment-Based Family Therapy for Depressed and Suicidal Adolescents: Development, Research and Clinical Practice
Addressing Suicides in Special Operations Forces: Enhancing Resilience in a Unique Population
Innovations in Military and Veteran Suicide Prevention