Suicide in Bangladesh

Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Herausgegeben:Arafat, S. M. Yasir; Khan, Murad M.

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book is about suicidal behavior in Bangladesh. The book aims to be a comprehensive book on suicidal behavior in Bangladesh, based on existing evidence and expertise covering epidemiology, sources of quality data, local culture, forensic and legal aspects, health and mental health care, media and suicide, crisis management system, suicide prevention, and status of evidence in the country. This book is the first of its kind to address multiple aspects of suicidal behavior in Bangladesh.

Produktdetails

• New Perspectives in Behavioral & Health Sciences
• Verlag: Springer / Springer Nature Singapore / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-981-99-0291-0
• 1st ed. 2023
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. April 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 155mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 254g
• ISBN-13: 9789819902910
• ISBN-10: 9819902916
• Artikelnr.: 67837695

Autorenporträt

S M Yasir Arafat is at the Department of Psychiatry, Enam Medical College and Hospital, Bangladesh Murad M. Khan is at Aga Khan University, Brain & Mind Institute, Karachi, Pakistan

Inhaltsangabe

1. Epidemiology of Suicide and Data Quality in Bangladesh.- 2. Forensic and Legal Aspects of Suicide in Bangladesh.- 3. Mental Health and Suicide in Bangladesh.- 4. Cultural Perspectives of Suicide in Bangladesh.- 5. Media Reporting of Suicide in Bangladesh.- 6. Family and Suicide in Bangladesh.- 7. Crisis, Trauma and Suicide in Bangladesh.- 8. Suicide Research in Bangladesh.- 9. Suicide Prevention in Bangladesh: Current Status and Way Forward.

Rezensionen

"The book provides a comprehensive look at the multifaceted issue of suicide in Bangladesh, with each chapter offering valuable insights and recommendations. ... . The book is a significant contribution to understanding and addressing suicide in Bangladesh, and it provides a strong basis for key stakeholders to develop detailed implementation plans and practical strategies." (Atiqul Haq Mazumder, Crisis -The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention, November 11, 2024)