The International Handbook of Suicide and Attempted Suicide

Synopsis of The International Handbook of Suicide and Attempted Suicide

«The International Handbook of Suicide and Attempted Suicide» is the manual by Keith Hawton and Kees van Heeringen, published by Wiley in paperback.

A collective reference work in suicidology that explains the essential concepts and theories of the field, details the epidemiological, psychopathological and biological characteristics of suicidal behavior and reviews the research supporting prevention and clinical treatment, with practical guidance for health policy makers.

Paperback edition of 776 pages in English, published in November 2002. Edited by Keith Hawton and Kees van Heeringen.

Reference work for mental health clinicians and researchers, as well as for policy makers in suicide prevention.