Prevent self-harm among adolescents

Author: (English) Foster; (English) Hutton
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is authored by two internationally renowned senior experts dedicated to the study of adolescent suicide behavior. It provides a clear and concise summary of the status of suicide issues in Western countries. Therefore, it offers significant help in assessing the current situation of adolescent suicide in China. The book includes chapters on the prevalence of adolescent suicide behavior, risk factors, identification of high-risk groups, service resources, long-term consequences, and the management and prevention of suicide behavior, covering a vast amount of research in the field. Based on the internationally recognized "evidence-based medicine" principle, the two authors systematically analyze and categorize these studies, making the content easy to understand and straightforward. Preventing Adolescent Self-Harm provides a detailed summary and evaluation of current research on suicide behavior. For professionals serving adolescents (mental health workers, teachers, etc.), researchers in the field of suicide, and families of children or adolescents at risk of suicide or self-harm, this book is an important read. This book is authored by two internationally renowned senior experts dedicated to the study of adolescent suicide behavior. It provides a clear and concise summary of the status of suicide issues in Western countries. Therefore, it offers significant help in assessing the current situation of adolescent suicide in China. The book includes chapters on the prevalence of adolescent suicide behavior, risk factors, identification of high-risk groups, service resources, long-term consequences, and the management and prevention of suicide behavior, covering a vast amount of research in the field. Based on the internationally recognized "evidence-based medicine" principle, the two authors systematically analyze and categorize these studies, making the content easy to understand and straightforward. Preventing Adolescent Self-Harm provides a detailed summary and evaluation of current research on suicide behavior. For professionals serving adolescents (mental health workers, teachers, etc.), researchers in the field of suicide, and families of children or adolescents at risk of suicide or self-harm, this book is an important read.