The Suicide Prevention Pocket Guide

By Jason Spencer

The Suicide Prevention Pocket Guide

A comprehensive, accessible resource for understanding and addressing suicide prevention-written by someone who understands.

In this essential guide, Jason Spencer BSc (Hons) psych. draws on both his 15 years of professional experience in mental health services and his personal lived experience with suicidal ideation to provide a thorough yet approachable introduction to suicide prevention.

This pocket guide equips readers with evidence-based knowledge, practical intervention strategies, and a deeper understanding of suicide's complex nature. Whether you're a healthcare professional, educator, concerned family member, or someone looking to be better informed on this critical topic, this book offers valuable insights presented with compassion and expertise.

From exploring the human cost of suicide to dispelling harmful myths, from understanding scientific models to recognizing warning signs, this guide covers essential aspects of suicide prevention with clarity and sensitivity. Learn how to have meaningful conversations about suicide, implement workplace prevention programs, and understand the aftermath of suicide in various contexts.

Thoroughly researched with comprehensive references throughout, The Suicide Prevention Pocket Guide is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to contribute to saving lives.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F6KH8J8Q
• ISBN13: 9798281444750
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"