1 Description; 1.1 Terminology; 1.2 Definitions; 1.3 Epidemiology; 1.4 Course and Prognosis; 1.5 Differential Diagnosis; 1.6 Comorbidities; 1.7 Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation; 2 Theories and Models of the Disorder; 3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications; 4. Treatment; 4.1 Methods of Treatment; 4.2 Mechanism of Action; 4.3 Efficacy and Prognosis; 4.4 Variations and Combinations of Methods; 4.5 Problems in Carrying out Treatment; 4.6 Compulsory Treatment; 4.7 Multicultural Issues; 5 Case Vignettes; 6 Further Reading; 7 References; 8 Appendices: Tools and Resources.
We are entering a no nonsense" period of suicidological theorizing and practice, with a substantial emphasis on empirical roots. In these exciting times, Richard McKeon is an indispensable intellectual guide. I was thrilled to read his Suicidal Behavior which spells out, kurz und klar, an easily digestible point of view as to what suicide really is. Get this book!A" Edwin S. Shneidman, PhD, Professor of Thanatology Emeritus UCLA and Founder of the American Association of Suicidology Books describing theory and research about suicide are plentiful, but guidebooks providing clinicians with specific, useful counsel on working with suicidal individuals are rare. Richard McKeon has written just such a volume. Suicidal Behavior is a scholarly yet practical manual for mental health service providers of all stripes. It is a remarkably clear and accessible volume, concise yet broad in scope and grounded in solid, current empirical evidence. It will be valued by clinicians at all levels of experience, from trainee to seasoned therapist.A" Thomas E. Ellis, PsyD, ABPP, Professor, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine and Associate Director of Psychology, The Menninger Clinic, Houston, TX The Advances in Psychotherapy series continues to provide the most relevant and state-of-the-art, practice-oriented books. The issue of suicidal behavior has permeated every facet of medicine, mental health, clinical research, and the public at large, thus a book which encapsulates the current research and prevention strategies is an important addition to the field. This book seeks to increase clinicians' awareness and access to empirically supported interventions for suicidal behavior as well as provide an unbiased examination of the theories, diagnostic scales, and treatments available. The book exceeds expectations and is one of the most essential books of the year. Every clinician who sees patients/clients must read this book. It should be mandatory reading for all clinicians, across all disciplines. The author is the former clinical division director of the American Association of Suicidology. As with any of the books in this series, a strong background, complete with terminology and definitions, is provided. What truly stands out is the discussion on risk assessment and the extremely useful take-away information in the many tables throughout the book. The discussion of treatment of suicidal patients has to be the most expansive and detailed on the subject, complete with differences between inpatient and outpatient services. Readers will also appreciate the case vignette and case example at the end of the book. The appendixes on suicide consultation and the decision tree for intervening with suicidal callers are definitely useful tools for practice. Quite simply, this is one of the most essential books you will read this year. Very rarely are books must read, but this is one. Doody's Listings and Reviews of Your Books, August 2009, reviewed by Nicholas Greco IV, MS, BCETS, College of Lake County
|
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
