Helping People Overcome Suicidal Thoughts, Urges and Behaviour draws together practical and effective approaches to help individuals at risk of suicide. The book provides a framework and outlines skills for anyone working with adults who present with suicidal thoughts or intent. It will be a valuable addition to the resources of professionals including psychotherapists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, prison and probation officers, drug and alcohol workers, general practitioners and support staff in any health or social care context.
Key Features
- Introduces a basic understanding of our knowledge about suicide and UK policy.
- Outlines research into the treatment of suicidality.
- Discusses general principles for working in the safest possible way.
- Details ten key psychological skills in the context of evidence-based best practice.
- Covers the role of health and social care professionals in suicide prevention, particularly in the context of Covid-19.
Additional Information
Part 1 introduces a basic understanding of our knowledge about suicide and UK policy; Part 2 outlines the research into the treatment of suicidality and the general principles for working in the safest possible way. Part 3 outlines ten key psychological skills in the context of evidence-based best practice.
