Medical Conditions Associated with Suicide Risk: Suicide Risk and Skin Diseases
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Reference, Research, Psychology, Suicide
| Author: | Dr. Alan L. Berman | ISBN: | 9781301497652 |
| Publisher: | American Association of Suicidology | Publication: | December 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dr. Alan L. Berman |
| ISBN: | 9781301497652 |
| Publisher: | American Association of Suicidology |
| Publication: | December 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
This ebook examines suicide risk in association with various skin diseases. Literature reviewed here shows that certain skin diseases may prompt the development of suicidal ideation and self-injurious behaviors among patients. This review suggests that clinicians should understand ways to treat patients at risk of attempting suicide. Practical recommendations for caregivers are provided.
Written by:
Madhulika A. Gupta,M.D., F.R.C.P.C., Department of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Edited by:
Alan L. Berman, Ph.D., Executive Director, American Association of Suicidology, President, International Association for Suicide Prevention
Maurizio Pompili, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry, Sant’ Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy and McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, MA
This ebook examines suicide risk in association with various skin diseases. Literature reviewed here shows that certain skin diseases may prompt the development of suicidal ideation and self-injurious behaviors among patients. This review suggests that clinicians should understand ways to treat patients at risk of attempting suicide. Practical recommendations for caregivers are provided.
Written by:
Madhulika A. Gupta,M.D., F.R.C.P.C., Department of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Edited by:
Alan L. Berman, Ph.D., Executive Director, American Association of Suicidology, President, International Association for Suicide Prevention
Maurizio Pompili, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry, Sant’ Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy and McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, MA
