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 |
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| 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 | |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Epidemiology
- Gender
- Mortality
- Postvention
- Prevention
- Protective factor
- Psychopathology
- Risk factor
- Suicide
- Suicide attempt
- Suicide ideation
- Treatment