Description - Elder Suicide by John McIntosh
In our society, older adults are among those at the highest risk of suicide, and at no life period are the causes of suicide more complex. "Elder Suicide" is intended to help clinicians, researchers and educators understand the general and personal aspects of elder suicide. This volume synthesises research findings, identifies gaps in our knowledge and explores current controversies. The book presents epidemiological trends and identifies special high-risk factors for suicide among elders. Theoretical discussions examine sociological, psychological, biological and other theories of suicide. While emphasising the cognitive-behavioural orientation, the book also provides an overview of clinical approaches to depressed and suicidal elders, identifying aspects unique to elder suicide, exploring assessment and intervention modalities, and specifying warning signs. Varied case histories illustrate the many complicated aspects of elder suicide. The book also explores sensitive ethical and philosophical issues raised by elder suicide, including the current debate over assisted suicide.
This well-referenced book brings together the diverse expertise of its authors in geriatric clinical practice, suicidology, psychology and mental health, as well as material from epidemiology and research.
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