Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention: Review of Research and Practice across Cultures

Reviews the book, Resources for Suicide Prevention: Bridging Research and Practice edited by Diego De Leo and Vita Poštuvan (see record 2017-18150-000). The topics and issues give a historical overview of suicidology and relevant theories, a review of quantitative and qualitative research of intervention, as well as practical methods of prevention, intervention, and postvention. The volume provides up-to-date knowledge and challenges to understanding suicidology from a cross-cultural perspective in application to two crucial developmental groups: teens and older adults. In 12 short chapters, authors across nations and geographical regions collaborate to review, discuss, and analyze information about suicide in a way that invites readers from diverse professional backgrounds to face the daunting reality of the cost of suicide. De Leo and Poštuvan’s edited book is intended for clinicians, researchers, scholars, students, advocates, policymakers, and other professionals in mental health related fields, such as, psychology, psychiatry, nursing, education, social work, public health, and public policy. The size (158 pages) and organization of the book make it an easy read. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved)