Suicidal Behaviour: Underlying Dynamics is a wide-ranging collection of articles that builds upon an earlier volume by the same editor and delves deeper into the dynamics of suicide by synthesising significant psychological and interdisciplinary perspectives. The volume brings together varied conceptualisations by scholars across disciplines from around the globe, adding to the available theoretical understandings while providing research-based inputs for practitioners in the field of suicidal behaviour.
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- Includes sixteen chapters divided into two broad sections.
- Initial eight chapters discuss the Theoretical Underpinnings of suicidal behaviour, covering genetics, personality theory, cognitive and affective processes, stress, and assessment theories.
- The second section presents Varied Research Evidences and Assessment Perspectives from different populations and groups.
- Addresses nuances of suicidal behaviours among sexual minority populations, alcoholics, military personnel, and specific socio-cultural groups.
- Focuses on the assessment of suicide risk and resolving cultural, ethical, and legal dilemmas encountered in clinical practice.
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This book builds upon the earlier volume, Suicidal Behaviour: Assessment of People-at-Risk (2010). The first section conceptualises the phenomenon from different vantage points, while the second section discusses significant issues encountered in clinical practice.
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