Reducing the Toll of Suicide: Resources for Communities, Groups, and Individuals

The second book based on the TRIPLE i in Suicidology international conferences promotes intuition, imagination, and innovation in the research and prevention of suicide and suicidal behavior. It summarizes the research looking at understanding individuals, groups at risk, community, models of understanding suicide, and ethical and methodological issues.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2019
Publisher: Hogrefe Publishing

This is the second book based on the TRIPLE i in Suicidology international conferences, which are organized annually by the Slovene Center for Suicide Research in memory of the late Prof. Andrej Marusic with the aim of promoting intuition, imagination, and innovation in the research and prevention of suicide and suicidal behavior. The carefully selected chapters provide food for thought to practitioners, researchers, students, and all those who come into contact with the tragedy of suicide, with the hope of stimulating new ideas and interventions in the difficult fight against suicidal behaviors.

In five parts, the internationally renowned team of authors summarizes the research looking at understanding individuals (assessing risk in older adults and psychotherapy with suicidal patients), understanding the groups at risk of suicide (including people in prison, men, and people with mood disorders), understanding the role of community (including the Papageno effect and technology-based and collaborative approaches to prevention), models of understanding suicide (including the integrate motivational-volitional model of suicidal behavior and the hot air balloon model for postvention with those bereaved by suicide), and understanding the unique ethical and methodological issues associated with research in this field.

The first part of the book focuses on understanding individuals. It explores the assessment of risk in older adults and the use of psychotherapy with suicidal patients. The authors discuss the challenges and opportunities in these areas, highlighting the importance of personalized approaches and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration. They also explore the role of family and social support in suicide prevention and the potential benefits of early intervention.

The second part of the book examines the groups at risk of suicide. It focuses on various populations, including people in prison, men, and individuals with mood disorders. The authors discuss the unique challenges and risks faced by these groups, as well as the available resources and interventions. They also explore the role of stigma and discrimination in suicide prevention and the importance of addressing these issues.

The third part of the book explores the role of community in suicide prevention. It discusses the Papageno effect, which refers to the tendency of individuals to seek help from others when they are in distress. The authors highlight the importance of community-based interventions and the use of technology-based approaches to prevention. They also explore the collaborative approaches to suicide prevention, such as peer support and community-led initiatives.

The fourth part of the book focuses on models of understanding suicide. It discusses various models and theories that have been developed to explain and prevent suicide. The authors explore the strengths and limitations of these models and discuss their potential applications in practice. They also discuss the ethical and methodological issues associated with research in this field, such as informed consent, confidentiality, and the use of vulnerable populations.

The fifth part of the book addresses the unique ethical and methodological issues associated with research in this field. It discusses the importance of ethical considerations in suicide prevention research, such as the need for transparency, respect for participants' rights, and the avoidance of harm. The authors also discuss the challenges of conducting research in sensitive and vulnerable populations, such as prisoners and individuals with mental health disorders.

Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the latest research and practice in suicide prevention. It is a valuable resource for practitioners, researchers, students, and all those who are interested in understanding and addressing the tragedy of suicide. The carefully selected chapters offer insightful perspectives and innovative ideas that can help stimulate new ideas and interventions in the difficult fight against suicidal behaviors.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 157 x 230 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780889375697