Advancing Suicide Research

Download or read book Advancing Suicide Research written by Kairi Kõlves and published by Hogrefe Publishing GmbH. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book leading researchers provide an overview of current best practices in the conduct of suicide research. They describe quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches in suicide-prevention research from a public health perspective. In addition, other aspects that are crucial to effective suicide research are examined, including definitional issues, historical background, and ethical aspects. The clearly written chapters include both theoretical and practical information along with specific examples from different areas of suicide research and prevention. This volume is ideal for researchers, students, and academics interested in suicide research, as well as policy makers, clinicians, and other practitioners.