Suicide Prevention: An Ethically and Scientifically Informed Approach by Samuel

Description: Suicide Prevention by Samuel J. Knapp This book offers essential information about assessing, managing, and providing mental health treatment for suicidal adult outpatients. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book offers essential information about assessing, managing, and providing mental health treatment for suicidal adult outpatients. Suicide is a heartbreaking phenomenon that is the result of innumerable factors embedded in the personal histories and experiences of each patient. Yet despite this complexity, research has uncovered commonalities that can enable mental health practitioners to successfully treat suicidal patients. In this book, author Sam Knapp guides readers through the full process of treating suicidal patients, from screening to relapse prevention, using effective, research-informed interventions. He explains suicidal behavior through ideationtoaction theories of suicide, and argues for the application of principlebased ethics when making treatment decisions. He emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship, and respecting patient autonomy as much as possible in such circumstances. Throughout, Suicide Prevention makes current research on suicide accessible and useful to practicing mental health providers, connecting it with practical approaches and case examples informed by the authors extensive clinical experience. Author Biography Samuel J. Knapp, EdD, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, where he worked in community mental health centers in two rural counties delivering psychotherapy and crisis intervention services. Currently he is the director of professional affairs of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. He has written or edited 16 books, almost 100 peer-reviewed articles, and almost 500 professional presentations on ethics, suicide prevention, and other issues. He holds a diplomate in counseling psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology and he is a fellow of the American Psychological Association Division 31 (State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Association Affairs). Dr. Knapp lives in Sunnyvale, California. Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Facts, Theories, and Perspectives on Suicide Chapter 2: Screening and Assessment Chapter 3: Interventions Part One: Including Managing Suicide Risk Chapter 4: Interventions Part Two: Suicide-Informed Psychotherapy Chapter 5: Professional Liability, Quality Enhancement, and Emotional Competence Afterword Appendix A: Patient Self-Report Sheet Appendix B: Content Areas to be Covered for Initial Interview and Additional Topics Relevant to Assessing Suicidal Patients References Index About the Author Review Practical guidelines for an evidence-based ethical approach, covering assessment to treatment and postvention with survivors…. Well-written study that blends science and ethical issues in considering the roadblocks to sound relationship-based psychotherapies…. Recommended. * Choice *This is a candid, straightforward guide to treating suicidal patients. It puts aside feel-good aspirations that provide nothing substantial for patients and focuses on the current state of the science. * Doodys * Long Description This book offers essential information about assessing, managing, and providing mental health treatment for suicidal adult outpatients. Suicide is a heartbreaking phenomenon that is the result of innumerable factors embedded in the personal histories and experiences of each patient. Yet despite this complexity, research has uncovered commonalities that can enable mental health practitioners to successfully treat suicidal patients. In this book, author Sam Knapp guides readers through the full process of treating suicidal patients, from screening to relapse prevention, using effective, research-informed interventions. He explains suicidal behavior through ideation-to-action theories of suicide, and argues for the application of principle-based ethics when making treatment decisions. He emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship, and respecting patient autonomy as much as possible in such circumstances. Throughout, he makes current research on suicide accessible and useful to practicing mental health providers, connecting it with practical approaches and case examples informed by the authors extensive clinical experience. Details ISBN1433830809 Publisher American Psychological Association Year 2019 ISBN-10 1433830809 ISBN-13 9781433830808 Format Hardcover Imprint American Psychological Association Subtitle An Ethically and Scientifically Informed Approach Place of Publication Washington DC Country of Publication United States DEWEY 362.287 Author Samuel J. Knapp Short Title Suicide Prevention Language English Publication Date 2019-08-27 NZ Release Date 2019-08-27 US Release Date 2019-08-27 UK Release Date 2019-08-27 Illustrations 13 tables Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 255 AU Release Date 2019-12-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161651108;

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