The Truth About Suicide - Couverture rigide

Facts On File

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0816076375 ISBN 13 : 9780816076376

Editeur : Facts On File Inc, 2010

Synopsis

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide kills more than 32,000 Americans each year, making it the 11th leading cause of death in the country. In addition, roughly 395,000 people are admitted to emergency rooms with self-inflicted injuries each year. ""The Truth About Suicide"" provides A-to-Z coverage of issues relating to suicidal behavior - from root causes and warning signs to related mental illness and suicide prevention. Written in straightforward language, this new resource offers an index, glossary, further reading, and Web sites to guide additional exploration of this important topic. The entries include: Biology of suicidal behavior; Families and other survivors; Mental illness and suicide; Prevalence and epidemiology; Risk and protective factors for suicide; Self-injurious behavior; Stress and suicide; Suicide prevention; and, Warning signs.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Facts On File Inc
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0816076375
• ISBN 13: 9780816076376
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 145
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible