Silent Pain and Public Policy: Suicide and Social Welfare in the Middle East and North Africa

Anis Ben Brik*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on Elgaronline.com. This groundbreaking book sheds light on the alarming yet often overlooked issue of suicide in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It critically examines the role, limitations, and suicide prevention strategies of existing social welfare systems and uncovers the complex interplay of factors driving suicidal behavior, including socioeconomic factors, political instability and conflict, family and social dynamics, religious beliefs and practices, gender disparities, and youth vulnerability.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Number of pages304
ISBN (Electronic)9781035338801
ISBN (Print)9781035338795
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Nov 2024

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