Medical Conditions Associated with Suicide Risk: Suicide and Epilepsy
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Reference, Research, Psychology, Suicide
| Author: | Dr. Alan L. Berman | ISBN: | 9781301477371 |
| Publisher: | American Association of Suicidology | Publication: | December 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dr. Alan L. Berman |
| ISBN: | 9781301477371 |
| Publisher: | American Association of Suicidology |
| Publication: | December 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
This ebook discusses the significant links between epilepsy and suicide risk. Studies reviewed in this ebook reveal that certain types of epilepsy could lead to self-injurious behavior among patients. Clinicians are urged to focus on the different types and stages of epilepsy in order to better understand its relationship with suicide. Practical recommendations for caregivers are provided.
Written by:
Maurizio Pompili, Department of Neuroscience, Mental Health and Sensory Functions, Suicide Prevention Center, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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 discusses the significant links between epilepsy and suicide risk. Studies reviewed in this ebook reveal that certain types of epilepsy could lead to self-injurious behavior among patients. Clinicians are urged to focus on the different types and stages of epilepsy in order to better understand its relationship with suicide. Practical recommendations for caregivers are provided.
Written by:
Maurizio Pompili, Department of Neuroscience, Mental Health and Sensory Functions, Suicide Prevention Center, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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
