Suicide: A Multidisciplinary Approach

This book presents an illustration of Suicide – its nature and causes with an amalgamation of extensively researched studies and literary analyses on the psychological attributes of suicide. An overview of suicide as a national shame reiterating the fact that suicide is socially induced is one key aspect of this book. The prominent role played by religion and religious institutions on suicide along with an analysis from a Christian perspective is also highlighted. This book also incorporates clinical tools used in the assessment of psychological problems related to suicide. Finally, the importance of suicide prevention and intervention programs in the form of Life skills education and improving psychosocial interactions, teaching stress management and emotional regulation techniques and enhancing spirituality is also presented.