Elder suicide : research, theory, and treatment /

Elder suicide : research, theory, and treatment /

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Bibliographic Details
Edition:	1st ed.
Imprint:	Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, ©1994.
Description:	1 online resource (xiii, 260 pages) : illustrations
Language:	English
Subject:	Older people -- Suicidal behavior. Older people -- Suicidal behavior -- Prevention. Suicide. Aged. Suicide -- prevention & control. Electronic Books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11151979

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Varying Form of Title:	Available from some providers with title: PsycBOOKS
Other authors / contributors:	McIntosh, John L.
ISBN:	1557982422 9781557982421 1557982406 9781557982407
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and indexes. English. Print version record.
Summary:	"Elder Suicide" helps clinicians, researchers, and educators understand the general and personal aspects of elder suicide. This volume synthesizes research findings, identifies gaps in our knowledge, and explores current controversies. /// Thoughtful theoretical discussions examine sociological, psychological, biological, and other theories of suicide. While emphasizing the cognitive-behavioral orientation, the book provides an overview of clinical approaches to depressed and suicidal elders, identifying aspects unique to elder suicide, exploring assessment and intervention modalities, and specifying warning signs. /// Varied case histories illustrate the many complicated aspects of elder suicide. The book also explores sensitive ethical and philosophical issues raised by elder suicide, including the current debate over assisted suicide. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved).
Other form:	Print version: Elder suicide. 1st ed. Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, ©1994 1557982406 1557982422

Table of Contents:

Epidemiology: The variety and extent of suicidal behavior in older adulthood
Theories of suicide
Special high-risk factors in suicide among older adults
Clinical approaches to depressed and suicidal elders
Suicide assessment and intervention with the elderly
Prevention, ethics, and unresolved issues
Appendix: Assessment instruments.