Advancing Suicide Research

A one-stop book for anyone who wants a clear overview of the research approaches and issues concerning suicide:Learn to use the appropriate methodsImprove the quality of your dataGet to know state-of-the-art approachesWritten by leading expertsThis is a one-stop book for anyone who wants an overview of the research approaches and issues concerning suicide.Leading researchers provide a comprehensive toolbox of the current best practices in suicide research, showing you how to conduct high-quality research using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods in suicide prevention from a public health perspective.Other aspects that are crucial to effective suicide research are also presented, including the proper use of epidemiological measures and study designs, definitional issues, historical background, and ethical aspects. The clearly written chapters include both theoretical and practical information along with specific examples from different areas of suicide research and prevention,