Rational Suicide?: Implications for Mental Health Professionals
The idea that suicide may be an acceptable, rational option is rarely presented in professional literature. However, recent events and developments forcefully demonstrate that mental health professionals can no longer ignore the possibility that people can make a rational decision to die. After introducing the concept of rational suicide, the book explores the changing views of suicide over the centuries. Common arguments against rational suicide are examined and rebutted.
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Rational Suicide?: Implications for Mental Health Professionals
The idea that suicide may be an acceptable, rational option is rarely presented in professional literature. However, recent events and developments forcefully demonstrate that mental health professionals can no longer ignore the possibility that people can make a rational decision to die. After introducing the concept of rational suicide, the book explores the changing views of suicide over the centuries. Common arguments against rational suicide are examined and rebutted.
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Rational Suicide?: Implications for Mental Health Professionals

Rational Suicide?: Implications for Mental Health Professionals

by James L. Werth Jr.
Rational Suicide?: Implications for Mental Health Professionals

Rational Suicide?: Implications for Mental Health Professionals

by James L. Werth Jr.

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The idea that suicide may be an acceptable, rational option is rarely presented in professional literature. However, recent events and developments forcefully demonstrate that mental health professionals can no longer ignore the possibility that people can make a rational decision to die. After introducing the concept of rational suicide, the book explores the changing views of suicide over the centuries. Common arguments against rational suicide are examined and rebutted.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781317763420
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 02/04/2016
Series: Death, Education, Aging and Health Care
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 172
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

James L. Werth Counseling and Psychological Services University of Arkansas

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Rational Suicide; Chapter 2 The History of Suicide; Chapter 3 Arguments Against Rational Suicide; Chapter 4 Research on Mental Health Professionals’ Attitudes; Chapter 5 Criteria for Rational Suicide; Chapter 6 Additional Considerations: Necessary Research, Prejudice, and Values; Chapter 7 Ethical and Legal Implications; Chapter 8 Conclusions and Predictions;
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