The neuroscience of suicidal behavior / Kees van Heeringen.

Author/creator Heeringen, Kees van author.
Format Book
PublicationCambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2018.
Copyright Date©2018
Descriptionxiii, 274 pages ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesCambridge fundamentals of neuroscience in psychology
Cambridge fundamentals of neuroscience in psychology. ^A1371815
Contents What is suicidal behavior, and can it be prevented? -- Stress, vulnerability, and suicide : the stress-diathesis model -- The dark side of the brain : neuroscience approaches to suicidal behavior -- Lethal signals : the molecular neuroscience of suicidal behavior -- I think, therefore I do not want to be : the cognitive neuroscience of suicidal behavior -- Images of the suicidal brain : systems neuroscience and suicide -- In my end is my beginning : a developmental neuroscience perspective of suicidal behavior -- I predict, therefore I cannot be : a predictive coding account of suicidal behavior -- Predicting the unpredictable : the contribution of neuroscience to suicide prediction -- The treatment of suicide risk : neuroscience aspects.
Abstract "Crucial aspects of the story of Valerie will be discussed in this book. We will learn from intriguing brain imaging studies how reactions to angry faces may constitute a vulnerability to suicidal behavior"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2018006515
ISBN9781107148949 hardcover
ISBN1107148944 hardcover
ISBN9781316602904 paperback
ISBN1316602907 paperback

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Joyner General Stacks RC569 .H44 2018 ✔ Available Place Hold