Parasuicide

Synopsis

Demonstrates the techniques employed in dealing with a case of attempted suicide and highlights the problem of conducting the interview in a hospital. The production method used is that of dramatic simulation with built-in teaching points. A recap section expands on the interview techniques and the treatment options.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 26 min.

Year of production

1981

Availability

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Uses

Medical students, nursing staff, social workers and all those concerned with psychiatry.*

Subjects

Psychiatry

Keywords

suicide

Credits

Director

John Webster

Producer

John Webster

Writer

C P Seager

Cast

C P Seager
Sarah Hague

Sponsor

Name

University of Sheffield, Department of Psychiatry

Distributor

Name

University of Sheffield Learning & Teaching Services

Web

http://onlineshop.shef.ac.uk/browse/category.asp?compid=1&modid=1&catid=114 External site opens in new window

Phone

0114 22 20401

Address

New Spring House (Ground Floor)
231 Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2GW
United Kingdom

Notes

LeTS holds a back catalogue of high quality educational video programmes it has produced, all of which are available in DVD format. The 100+ titles cover most academic subject areas and contain valuable sequences in the form of animations and demonstrations. The DVDs are available to purchse from the university’s online store.