International handbook of suicide prevention : research, policy and practice / edited by Rory C. O'Connor, Stephen Platt, Jacki Gordon. [electronic resource] O'Connor, Rory C., 1973- Platt, Stephen, 1948- Gordon, Jacki. Suicide Prevention Research. Suicidal behavior Research. HV6545 .I594 2011eb 616.85/8445 22 Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Print version record. The International Handbook of Suicide Prevention showcases the latest cutting-edge research from the world's leading authorities, and highlights policy and practice implications for the prevention of suicide. Brings together the world's leading authorities on suicidal behaviour, renowned for their suicide prevention research, policy and practice. Addresses the key questions of why people attempt suicide, the best interventions, treatments and care for those at risk, and the key international challenges in trying to prevent suicide. Describes up-to-date, theoretically-derived and evidence-based research and practice from across the globe, which will have implications across countries, cultures and the lifespan. Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011. 2011. 2011 Text 1 online resource (xv, 677 pages) http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781119998556 eng International handbook of suicide prevention research, policy and practice. International handbook of suicide prevention research, policy and practice.