How to Prevent Suicide (IN: The Psychology of Suicide, by E S Shneidman; N L Farberow; R E Litman)

Briefly explains society’s past & present efforts in suicide prevention, & the set-up of suicide crisis centres. Topics considered include the extent of the problem, reasons people commit suicide, knowledge gleaned from suicide notes, attitudes toward suicide, a review of existing prevention services, clues to suicide, advances in prevention, the need for accurate reporting of suicide, & how to start a prevention centre. An insert covers 10 myths about suicide. (RM)