Why are rates of suicidal behaviour in Chinese adolescents are so high? What factors in school, community, family and interpersonal relationships cause this tragedy? Using key new research from leading researchers and social workers with first hand knowledge of these problems in Hong Kong, this enthralling study examines those most at risk and signposts the most effective interventions in therapy and strategic prevention programmes. The result is a highly original and readable account which will be compulsive reading for social workers and academics around the world.Author Biography: John W.L. Tse, Associate Professor, Department of Applied Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong and Christopher Bagley, Professor of Social Work Studies, Department of Social Work Studies, University of Southampton, UK.

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