Autopsy of a Suicidal Mind

Autopsy of a Suicidal Mind
Author: Edwin S. Shneidman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2004-02-26
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0195172736

Shneidman (U. of California at Los Angeles) examines the case of an individual suicide, bringing together interviews with his family and friends, involved professionals, and "consultations" with other psychiatrists specializing in suicide in order to conduct a post-mortem "autopsy" of the psychological state that led to the young man's death

Madder Red

Madder Red
Author: Robert Chenciner
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 634
Release: 2003-09-02
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1135796122

Madder red is an ancient dyestuff, extracted from the root of the madder plant, growing in many countries around the world. The secret and devilishly complex Oriental dyeing process to obtain the lustrous colour known as Turkey Red was avidly sought by Europeans, from the time before the fall of Ancient Rome. It was finally cracked by the French about 1760, who were able to dye wool, silk and cotton bright red. After the lowlands of the Caspian Caucasus had been subdued by the Russians in the early 1800s, madder was cultivated there and rapidly became the main crop. The quest for Turkey Red went hand in hand with an avalanche of scientific research, which not only improved the yield of dyestuff from the roots but led to its chemical synthesis and in 1870 the collapse of the world-wide madder industry. Many of the nascent dye companies grew into chemical giants of our time. Further regional and cultural background may be found in Chenciner's Daghestan: Tradition and Survival, also published in the Caucasus World series.

The Suicidal Mind

The Suicidal Mind
Author: Edwin S. Shneidman
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1998
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780195118018

Dr. Shneidman has written a groundbreaking work for every person who has ever thought about suicide or knows anybody who has contemplated it; the book brims with insight into the suicidal impulse and with helpful suggestions on how to counteract it.

Autopsy of a Suicidal Mind

Autopsy of a Suicidal Mind
Author: Edwin S. Shneidman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2004-02-26
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0195346718

Autopsy of a Suicidal Mind is a uniquely intensive psychological analysis of a suicidal mind. In this poignant scientific study, Edwin S. Shneidman, a founder of the field of suicidology, assembles an extraordinary cast of eight renowned experts to analyze the suicidal materials, including a ten-page suicide note, given to him by a distraught mother looking for insights into her son's tragic death. The psychological autopsy centers on the interviews conducted by Shneidman with Arthur's mother, father, brother, sister, best friend, ex-wife, girlfriend, psychotherapist, and attending physician. To gain some understanding of this man's intense psychological pain and to examine what may have been done to save his tortured life, Shneidman approached the top suicide experts in the country to analyze the note and interviews: Morton Silverman, Robert E. Litman, Jerome Motto, Norman L. Farberow, John T. Maltsberger, Ronald Maris, David Rudd, and Avery D. Weisman. Each of the eight experts offers a unique perspective on Arthur's tragic fate, and the sum of their conclusions constitutes an extraordinary psychological autopsy. This book is the first of its kind and a remarkable contribution to the study of suicide. Mental health professionals, students of human nature, and persons whose lives have been touched by this merciless topic will be mesmerized and enlightened by this unique volume. An epistemological tour de force, it will speak to anyone who is concerned with human self-destruction.

The Psychological Autopsy

The Psychological Autopsy
Author: Antoon Leenaars
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2017-02-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 135196948X

This remarkable book affords the opportunity to delve into the challenges that the forensic mental health specialist and public safety professional confront in death scene investigations.

Suicide as Psychache

Suicide as Psychache
Author: Edwin S. Shneidman
Publisher: Jason Aronson
Total Pages: 274
Release: 1993
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780876681510

A collection of previously published articles discussing the definition of suicide, analyses of its occurrence, and possible therapeutic responses.

Definition of Suicide

Definition of Suicide
Author: Edwin Shneidman
Publisher: Jason Aronson, Incorporated
Total Pages: 272
Release: 1977-07-07
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 146162813X

Shneidman presents basic ideas of the common characteristics of suicide. He offers a fresh definition of the phenomenon, which includes direct implications for preventive action.

Comprehending Suicide

Comprehending Suicide
Author: Edwin S. Shneidman
Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781557987433

Drawing on more than 60 years of experience in the field of suicidology, Edwin S. Shneidman has compiled and reflected on the 13 most thought-provoking works on suicide from the 20th century. Serving a large audience, this volume will be of interest to those doing research, those helping prevent suicide through community intervention or clinical practice, and those who have been touched by suicide in some personal capacity.

Fear Gone Wild

Fear Gone Wild
Author: Kayla Stoecklein
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1400217687

A pastor's wife's shattering yet ultimately hopeful story of her husband's death by suicide, her journey to understand mental illness, and the light she found in the darkness. On August 25, 2018, Kayla Stoecklein lost her husband, Andrew--megachurch pastor of Inland Hills Church in Chino, California--to suicide. In the wake of the tragedy, she embarked on a brave journey to better understand his harrowing battle with mental illness and, ultimately, to overcome the stigma of suicide. Fear Gone Wild is her intimate account of all that led to that tragic day, including her husband's panic attacks and debilitating bouts of anxiety and depression. Despite their deep faith in God and the countless prayers of many believers, Andrew was never healed of his illness. Turning to Scripture for answers, she discovered that God uses wilderness experiences to prepare His children--including Jesus--for his greater purpose and to work miracles inside our souls. With a clear-eyed acknowledgment of how misguided and misinformed she was about mental illness, Kayla Stoecklein shares her story in hopes that anyone walking through the wilderness of mental illness will be better equipped for the journey and will learn to put their hope in Jesus through it all.

The Neurobiological Basis of Suicide

The Neurobiological Basis of Suicide
Author: Yogesh Dwivedi
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 485
Release: 2012-06-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 143983881X

With recent studies using genetic, epigenetic, and other molecular and neurochemical approaches, a new era has begun in understanding pathophysiology of suicide. Emerging evidence suggests that neurobiological factors are not only critical in providing potential risk factors but also provide a promising approach to develop more effective treatment and prevention strategies. The Neurobiological Basis of Suicide discusses the most recent findings in suicide neurobiology. Psychological, psychosocial, and cultural factors are important in determining the risk factors for suicide; however, they offer weak prediction and can be of little clinical use. Interestingly, cognitive characteristics are different among depressed suicidal and depressed nonsuicidal subjects, and could be involved in the development of suicidal behavior. The characterization of the neurobiological basis of suicide is in delineating the risk factors associated with suicide. The Neurobiological Basis of Suicide focuses on how and why these neurobiological factors are crucial in the pathogenic mechanisms of suicidal behavior and how these findings can be transformed into potential therapeutic applications.