Suicidal Behavior

Roughly one million people worldwide die annually by suicide, and suicide attempts outnumber the number of actual deaths by a ratio of 25:1. And, those people who attempted suicide are considered a high risk for suicide in the future. Editor McKeon (public health advisor, suicide prevention) explores the research of the past two decades that has provided empirically-supported treatment methods and shares them with clinicians who conduct interventions and provide treatment. The book also addresses obstacles typically found in treating patients who are at a high risk for suicide. The book does not include an index. Annotation 穢2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)