Keith Hawton

Including perspectives from clincial practice, epidemiology, public health and social medicine, this book analyses the causes and consequences of suicidal behaviour and the practices available to reduce the rate of attempted suicides.

This informative resource provides guidance for professionals and parents caring for young people at risk of self-harm and suicide. The authors consider what research tells us about the increased prevalence of suicide and self-harm among adolescents, including what the possible risk factors may be.