Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of Suicidal Behavior
Contributors: Robert I Yufit (Editor); David Lester (Editor)
Publisher: Wiley
Published: November 4, 2004
Language: eng
Number of pages: 482
ISBN-13: 9780471272649
First sentence: The search for suicide assessment measure that can reliably and validly inform the clinical assessment of suicide risk or potential has a long history in suicidology (e.g., Farberow, 1981; Jobes, Eyman, &amp; Yufit, 1995; Lester, 1970; Lewinsohn, Garrison, Langhinrichsen, &amp; Marsteller, 1989; Maris, 1992; Range &amp; Knott, 1997; Rothberg &amp; Geer-Williams, 1992; Westefeld et al., 2000).
Description: "This book provides the most current and comprehensive source of information, guidelines, and case studies for working with clients at risk of suicide. It offers clinicians, counselors, and other mental health professionals a practical toolbox on three main areas of interest." "While addressed mainly to psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals for use in serving their clients, as well as students of psychology, Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of Suicidal Behavior is also an accessible and valuable resource for educators, school counselors, and others in related fields."--BOOK JACKET.