Suicide and Self-directed Violence

Diego De Leo; Karolina Krysinska

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-803678-5.00438-0

Suicide and Self-directed Violence

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Abstract

Suicide is serious public health problem worldwide, with approximately one million people dying by suicide each year. This article presents the epidemiology of fatal and non-fatal suicidal behavior and ideation, and an overview of risk factors, including demographic factors, psychopathology, life events and coping styles, psychological, neurobiological and socio-cultural factors. Protective factors for suicide are discussed, as well as suicide prevention strategies, support available for the bereaved after suicide, and the evidence regarding the effectiveness of treatment for individuals at risk of suicide.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Encyclopedia of Public Health
Editors	Stella R. Quah
Place of Publication	Amsterdam Netherlands
Publisher	Academic Press
Pages	115-123
Number of pages	9
Edition	2nd
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128037089
ISBN (Print)	9780128036785
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-803678-5.00438-0
Publication status	Published - 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Epidemiology
Gender
Mortality
Postvention
Prevention
Protective factor
Psychopathology
Risk factor
Suicide
Suicide attempt
Suicide ideation
Treatment

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