Myths about Suicide
Joiner, T. 2010, Harvard University Press
Dr. Joiner uses data to trounce some myths, draws on clinical storytelling to give others a black eye and blends classic literature with current mass media to challenge every reader to "rethink" his or her understanding of suicidal behavior.
Clergy Response to Suicidal Persons & Their Family Members: An Interfaith Resource Book for Clergy & Congregations
Clark, D.C., Ed., 1993, Chicago: Exploration Press.
Interfaith resource book for the clergy and congregations. Provides basic knowledge about theology and suicide, recognizing suicidal risk, and referral to the appropriate caregivers.
Suicide Later in Life: Recognizing the Warning Signs
Osgood, N., 1992, Lexington.
Discusses reasons for elderly suicide, describes the symptoms and warning signs, and proposes risk reduction strategies. Written for older adults, family members and caregivers, and all those who provide services for older clients/patients.
Suicide Intervention in the Schools
S. Poland, 1989, Guilford Publications.
Provides step-by-step guidelines for setting up and maintaining a comprehensive crisis intervention program.
Suicide Prevention In Schools (Series in Death Education, Aging and Health Care)
A. Leenaars & S. Wenckstern (Editors), 1990, Hemisphere.
Suicide prevention, intervention and postvention in the schools is outlined in this edited book.
Suicide Prevention: Resources for the Millennium
David Lester, 2001, Taylor and Francis.
Suicide Prevention presents an evaluation of the past, present, and future of suicidal behavior and efforts to prevent suicide. Authors from varying disciplines of psychology, sociology, and psychiatry analyze suicide in the opening chapters. Through the exploration of the roles of these disciplines, the roles of primary physicians, and the impact of suicide prevention education in schools, the contributors describe the history of suicidology and the changes necessary for improvement. The book concludes with a section detailing the goals and activities of organizations designed to prevent or facilitate suicide.