Suicidal Behaviour in Europe: Results from the WHO/EURO Multicentre Study of Suicidal Behaviour by Armin Schmidtke, Ad Kerkhof, Diego De Leo, Unni Bille-Brahe (Paperback, 2004)
Suicide and suicidal behavior are a major problem in many countries around the world, and the differences between countries provide vital information for determining the most effective strategies for suicide prevention. The WHO/EURO Multicentre Study on Suicidal Behaviour is one of the largest ever research endeavors looking into the epidemiology, causes, and prevention of suicidal behavior, and has over the past years started to produce important and highly relevant results. Containing chapters from each of the participating centers from around Europe, this book brings together and summarizes the most significant findings with regard to the magnitude of the problem, its causes, and possible approaches to prevention - findigns which could be benefit not just in Europe but also in North America and around the world. A vital source of up-to-the-minute information from one of the most important studies in the world on suicidal behavior, this book is a must for all those concerned with suicide research and prevention, as well as epidemiology and public health policy.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Hogrefe Publishing
ISBN-13
9780889372498
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96090804
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Social Psychology
Author
Armin Schmidtke, Ad Kerkhof, Diego De Leo, Unni Bille-Brahe
Publication Name
Suicidal Behaviour in Europe: Results from the Who/Euro Multicentre Study of Suicidal Behaviour
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
300 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
228mm
Item Width
153mm
Additional Product Features
Editor
Ad Kerkhof, Unni Bille-Brahe, Armin Schmidtke, Diego De Leo