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Suicide Prevention and New Technologies

Evidence Based Practice

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Editors:
  1. Brian L. Mishara

    1. Centre for Research and Intervention on Suicide and Euthanasia (CRISE), Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, Canada

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  2. Ad J. F. M. Kerkhof

    1. VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Suicide Prevention and New Technologies: Towards Evidence Based Practice

    • Brian L. Mishara, Louis-Philippe Côté
    Pages 1-23

  3. Expressing, Communicating and Discussing Suicide: Nature, Effects and Methods of Interacting through Online Discussion Platforms

    • Christine Thoër
    Pages 24-38

  4. E-Therapies in Suicide Prevention: What Do They Look Like, Do They Work and What Is the Research Agenda?

    • Simon Hatcher
    Pages 39-49

  5. Reducing the Burden of Suicidal Thoughts through Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Self Help

    • Ad J. F. M. Kerkhof, Bregje A. J. van Spijker, Jan. K. Mokkenstorm
    Pages 50-62

  6. Challenges in the Control and Regulation of Suicide Promotion and Assistance over the Internet

    • Brian L. Mishara, David N. Weisstub
    Pages 63-75

  7. Mental Health Online: A Self- Report and E-Learning Program for Enhancing Recognition, Guidance and Referral of Suicidal Adolescents

    • Rezvan Ghoncheh, Carmen E. Vos, Hans M. Koot, Ad J. F. M. Kerkhof
    Pages 76-86

  8. Avatars and the Prevention of Suicide among Adolescents

    • Xavier Pommereau
    Pages 87-95

  9. Crisis Chat: Providing Chat-Based Emotional Support

    • Mary Drexler
    Pages 96-110

  10. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and New Technologies in Suicide Prevention: Crisis Chat and Social Media Initiatives

    • Gillian Murphy
    Pages 111-122

  11. Results and Experiences of 113Online, a Comprehensive Dutch Online Suicide Prevention Platform

    • Jan. K. Mokkenstorm, Annemiek Huisman, Ad J. F. M. Kerkhof, Jan H. Smit
    Pages 123-149

  12. Suicide Bereavement Online: Sharing Memories, Seeking Support, and Exchanging Hope

    • Karolina Krysinska, Karl Andriessen
    Pages 150-165

  13. Innovating to Treat Depression and Prevent Suicide: The IPhone @PSY ASSISTANCE Application

    • Réal Labelle, Antoine Bibaud-De Serres, François-Olivier Leblanc
    Pages 166-180

  14. Promising Practices, Future Prospects and Research Agenda

    • Ad J. F. M. Kerkhof, Brian L. Mishara
    Pages 181-194

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 195-199
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About this book

The internet, smartphones, computer self-help programmes and other technological advances are the new frontiers of suicide prevention, with organisations around the world rapidly expanding these services. This book provides a critical overview of new technologies in suicide prevention and presents promising practices and future perspectives.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Centre for Research and Intervention on Suicide and Euthanasia (CRISE), Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, Canada

    Brian L. Mishara

  • VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Ad J. F. M. Kerkhof

About the editors

Brian Mishara, Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada. Ad Kerkhof VU University, The Netherlands. Karl Andriessen, University of Leuven, Belgium. Philippe Côté, Université du Québec à Montreal, Canada. Mary Drexler, CONTACT USA. Rezvan Ghoncheh, VU University, The Netherlands. Simon Hatcher, University of Ottawa, Canada. Annemiek Huisman, VU University Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Hans Koot, VU University, The Netherlands. Karolina Krysinska, University of Leuven, Belgium. Réal Labelle, Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada; Université de Montréal, Canada. Jan Mokkenstorm, 113Online Foundation, The Netherlands. Gillian Murphy, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline), USA. Xavier Pommereau, University Hospital of Bordeaux, France. Professor Smit, VU University, The Netherlands. Bregje van Spijker, Black Dog Institute, Australia. Christine Thoër, Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada. Carmen Vos, VU University, The Netherlands. David N. Weisstub, World Psychiatric Association

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Suicide Prevention and New Technologies

  • Book Subtitle: Evidence Based Practice

  • Editors: Brian L. Mishara, Ad J. F. M. Kerkhof

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137351692

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave Social Sciences Collection, Social Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 2013

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-35168-5Published: 20 September 2013

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-137-35171-5Published: 20 September 2013

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-35169-2Published: 20 September 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 199

  • Topics: Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology, Medicine/Public Health, general, Emotion

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