Helping People Overcome Suicidal Thoughts, Urges and Behaviour

Taylor & Francis

Helping People Overcome Suicidal Thoughts, Urges and BehaviourSuicide-focused Intervention Skills for Health and Social Care Professionals\nAuthor(s): Lorraine Bell\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367566531, 978-0367566531\nSynopsis\nHelping People Overcome Suicidal Thoughts, Urges and Behaviour draws together practical and effective approaches to help individuals at risk of suicide.\n\nThe book provides a framework and outlines skills for anyone working with adults who present with suicidal thoughts or intent. Part 1 introduces a basic understanding of our knowledge about suicide and UK policy; Part 2 outlines the research into the treatment of suicidality and the general principles for working in the safest possible way. Part 3 outlines ten key psychological skills in the context of evidence-based best practice. The book also discusses the role of health and social care professionals in the prevention of suici.