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Suicide in older adults
 — risk factors, interventions and clinical considerations
Author(s)Thomas Richardson
Journal titleFPOP Newsletter, no 122, January 2013
PublisherBritish Psychological Society, January 2013
Pagespp 32-42
Sourcewww.bps.org.uk
KeywordsSuicide ; At risk ; Preventative medicine ; Psychiatric treatment ; Therapy ; Research Reviews.
AnnotationSuicide represents one of the main causes of death globally, with nearly one million suicides a year (World Health Organization, 2002). This paper reviews recent research on the epidemiology of suicidal behaviour and suicidal ideation in older adults. The focus is on risk factors and clinical implications. Unless specified otherwise, all of the research discussed relates specifically to older people. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-130322213 A
ClassmarkEV: CA3: LK2: LP: LO: 3A:6KC

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