Revisiting Suicide: From a Socio-Psychological Lens

This book explores the socio-psychological factors behind suicide in India, examining the rising trend, its impact on survivors and families, and prevention measures. It offers insights into mental well-being, suicide, and bereavement through case studies and emphasizes the need for robust suicide prevention strategies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 20 November 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into a socio-psychological exploration of the phenomenon of suicide in the Indian context. It addresses the escalating global trend of suicides and conducts in-depth case studies to uncover their primary causes, the impact on survivors and families, and effective prevention measures. The volume specifically focuses on deciphering the social and psychological meanings associated with suicide. By examining psycho-social autopsies of numerous cases, it sheds light on the patterns and trends that emerge regarding mental well-being, suicide, and bereavement. It explores the primary barriers to robust suicide prevention strategies and provides valuable insights into behavioral and personality categories and their relationship with suicide.

The book offers theoretical and empirical perspectives on the issue of suicide and self-harm, making it of interest to students, researchers, and faculty in behavioral sciences, psychology, social anthropology, demography, criminology, social work, and sociology. It is also an essential resource for psychologists and counselors, policy makers, NGOs, CSOs, legal experts, and media personnel engaged in suicide prevention and research.

Through its comprehensive analysis, this book contributes to a better understanding of the complexities surrounding suicide and self-harm, fostering a more informed and empathetic response to this pressing issue.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367480738