Suicide by Self-Immolation Biopsychosocial and Transcultural Aspects

This book addresses biopsychosocial and transcultural determinants of suicide by self-immolation, populations at risk throughout the world and prevention strategies specifically designed for young women in fragile environments. Self-immolation, the act of burning oneself as a means of suicide, is ra...

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Other Authors: Alfonso, César A. (Editor), Chandra, Prabha S. (Editor), Schulze, Thomas G. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2021, 2021
Edition:1st ed. 2021
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Transcultural Aspects of Suicide by self-immolation
  • Suicide by self-immolation-Historical
  • overview
  • Self-immolation in Iran
  • Self-immolation in Afghanistan
  • Self-immolation in India
  • Self-immolation in Indonesia and Papua
  • Self-immolation in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Self-Immolation in the Tibet Autonomous Region and Tibetan Diaspora
  • Self-Immolation in the Tibet Autonomous Region and Tibetan Diaspora
  • Self-Immolation in High-Income Countries
  • Affective States in Suicide
  • Early-Life Adversity, Suicide Risk and Epigenetics of Trauma
  • Social Sciences, Suicide and Self-Immolation
  • Religion, Spirituality, Belief Systems and Suicide
  • Caring for the Suicidal Person
  • The Role of Mental Health Professionals in Burn Centers and Units
  • Media, Suicide and Contagion – Safe Reporting as Suicide Prevention
  • Suicide Prevention Strategies to Protect Young Women at Risk