Suicide and Culture
Understanding the Context
Suicide and Culture
Understanding the Context
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With Heidi Hjelmeland and B. C. Ben Park, the editors explore why understanding the role of culture can help prevent suicide.
"This thought-provoking book is one of the best resources for any stakeholder interested in the field of suicide research and intervention at any stage of their career. Anyone on the look-out for a refreshing yet embracing view on the intriguing complex phenomena of suicide in mankind will be rewarded by reading this treatise." Sandra Chan, MRCPsych, FHKAM (Psychiatry), FHKCPsych, Department of Psychiatry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China, in East Asian Archive of Psychiatry, Vol. 23, 2013 "... a thought-provoking and in-depth discussion regarding aspects of culture which may contribute to increasing [suicide] rates and cultural factors, which may be neglected when considering a person's suicidal state. "Suicide and Culture is well-written and thoughtful, and ... of interest to all those who may be involved in suicide prevention ..." Jad Kesserwani, King's College London, UK in International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Vol. 59, 2013 "Suicide and Culture: Understanding the Context provides a comprehensive picture of how, by understanding the role of culture, suicides can be prevented. This book is a must-read for everyone in the fields of suicidology, suicide prevention, and research. "The authors present sound evidence on why culture is important in all suicide prevention research, including biology. ...The debate on the cultural meaning of suicide is particularly well-written, drawing on both theory and practice. The authors challenge readers to think for themselves - [they] also provide invaluable advice on research methodology that would be of tremendous help to both novice and advanced researchers. - Of particular significance are the quotes from study participants which provide a window into the lives of those affected by suicide. The authors are to be commended for retaining the "voice" of the participants, whose words are powerful and a poignant reminders of reality." Nandika Currey, BSc, DPH, in the AAS (American Association of Suicidology) newsletter, March 2013 "[The book] discusses the role of culture in a biological era ... debates the cultural meaning of suicide, presents research and theories on the role of culture in suicide [and] opens the dialogue for further discussion and research." Valerie E. Mathis-Allen, MD, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, in Doody's Notes, 2013 "The book is full of relevant cross-cultural perspectives on the issue of suicide. The authors tear us away from our monocultural, ethnocentric perspectives by pointing out stark differences in suicide patterns in different cultures. Accordingly, suicide prevention strategies should be constructed with cultural context guiding the work. This book underscores the reality that behavior has many determinants. It also highlights some universal drivers of risky behaviors, such as social disorganization, cultural conflict, and the breakdown of the family." Carl C. Bell, MD, Schools of Medicine and Public Health, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, writing in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry (2014), 75(6), e594
"This thought-provoking book is one of the best resources for any stakeholder interested in the field of suicide research and intervention at any stage of their career. Anyone on the look-out for a refreshing yet embracing view on the intriguing complex phenomena of suicide in mankind will be rewarded by reading this treatise." Sandra Chan, MRCPsych, FHKAM (Psychiatry), FHKCPsych, Department of Psychiatry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China, in East Asian Archive of Psychiatry, Vol. 23, 2013 "... a thought-provoking and in-depth discussion regarding aspects of culture which may contribute to increasing [suicide] rates and cultural factors, which may be neglected when considering a person's suicidal state. "Suicide and Culture is well-written and thoughtful, and ... of interest to all those who may be involved in suicide prevention ..." Jad Kesserwani, King's College London, UK in International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Vol. 59, 2013 "Suicide and Culture: Understanding the Context provides a comprehensive picture of how, by understanding the role of culture, suicides can be prevented. This book is a must-read for everyone in the fields of suicidology, suicide prevention, and research. "The authors present sound evidence on why culture is important in all suicide prevention research, including biology. ...The debate on the cultural meaning of suicide is particularly well-written, drawing on both theory and practice. The authors challenge readers to think for themselves - [they] also provide invaluable advice on research methodology that would be of tremendous help to both novice and advanced researchers. - Of particular significance are the quotes from study participants which provide a window into the lives of those affected by suicide. The authors are to be commended for retaining the "voice" of the participants, whose words are powerful and a poignant reminders of reality." Nandika Currey, BSc, DPH, in the AAS (American Association of Suicidology) newsletter, March 2013 "[The book] discusses the role of culture in a biological era ... debates the cultural meaning of suicide, presents research and theories on the role of culture in suicide [and] opens the dialogue for further discussion and research." Valerie E. Mathis-Allen, MD, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, in Doody's Notes, 2013 "The book is full of relevant cross-cultural perspectives on the issue of suicide. The authors tear us away from our monocultural, ethnocentric perspectives by pointing out stark differences in suicide patterns in different cultures. Accordingly, suicide prevention strategies should be constructed with cultural context guiding the work. This book underscores the reality that behavior has many determinants. It also highlights some universal drivers of risky behaviors, such as social disorganization, cultural conflict, and the breakdown of the family." Carl C. Bell, MD, Schools of Medicine and Public Health, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, writing in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry (2014), 75(6), e594