Suicide: The Basics
Book Details
- Publisher : Routledge
- Published : 2026
- Cover : Paperback
- Pages : 218
- Category :
Forthcoming - Category 2 :
Counselling - Catalogue No : 98666
- ISBN 13 : 9781041278443
- ISBN 10 : 1041278446
Reviews and Endorsements
In Suicide: The Basics, the author, Matias Gay, presents his roadmap to some basics on suicide. The word basics in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is defined as central, essential, fundamental, important, principal; but also, as elementary. This book is ‘consistently useful to newcomers’ (beginners/learners). It is not for the veteran suicidologists; it is rather written for those who aspire to become an expert in suicide prevention. It will launch your journey to help you understand suicide and life better, to help in suicide prevention and life promotion, and to reflect on yourself.
Antoon A. Leenaars, PhD, Psychologist; Founding/First Editor-in-Chief, Archives of Suicide Research
Suicide: The Basics is a compelling and insightful work. Matias Gay offers a thoughtful exploration of suicide prevention, presenting the subject with clarity, depth, and compassion. Drawing on his extensive experience as both a researcher and clinician, he captures the core of effective suicide prevention, empathy. This text skillfully integrates theory and practice, serving as an essential educational resource for those who wish to prevent and learn more about suicidal behavior.
Igor Galynker, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, USA