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 windowGives overviews of major topic areas (including suicide). Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.
- Encyclopedia of AdolescenceDiscusses adolescence and teenagers. Includes entries on suicide, help-negation, and suicide clusters.
- Encyclopedia of GeropsychologyDiscusses psychology of individuals in later adulthood including suicide in later life.
- The Gale Encyclopedia of Public HealthContains entries on suicide as well as public health issues.
- Suicide (Global Viewpoints)Examines the issue of suicide from a variety of international perspectives.