LibGuides: Suicide: Background Information

Background Information

Suicide is the act of intentionally killing oneself, the causes of which are varied, though suicide is very often linked to mental illness. Use the following sources to learn more about suicide and the medical, psychological, and social issues surrounding it.

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Gives overviews of major topic areas (including suicide). Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.

Encyclopedia of Adolescence
Discusses adolescence and teenagers. Includes entries on suicide, help-negation, and suicide clusters.
Encyclopedia of Geropsychology
Discusses psychology of individuals in later adulthood including suicide in later life.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Contains entries on suicide as well as public health issues.
Suicide (Global Viewpoints)
Examines the issue of suicide from a variety of international perspectives.