The Nicolaus Copernicus Superior School, in cooperation with the UKSW Scientific Publishing House in Warsaw, has published a monograph entitled “Suicidology: Between Analysis and Action”, edited by Prof. Gertruda Uścińska, PhD, Rector of the Nicolaus Copernicus Superior School. The publication is a key, summarizing stage of the project “Suicidology – analysis of the state of knowledge and educational campaign” financed by the Minister of Science and Higher Education.
What is the publication about?
The monograph addresses one of the most pressing social challenges of our time – the dynamic increase in the number of suicide attempts and suicides among children and young people, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors present the phenomenon from many perspectives: sociological, psychological, pedagogical, medical, legal, and institutional. The publication shows that the suicide crisis among young people is the result of both individual difficulties and systemic barriers in education, mental health care, and social policy.
The author team
The authors include researchers and practitioners representing various fields (in alphabetical order):
- Dr. Dariusz Brakoniecki
- Dr. Dariusz Budrowski
- Dr. Robert Czerniak
- Bogusława Domian-Kruszewska, MA
- Prof. Mirosław Grewiński, PhD
- Dr. Anna Kowalczyk
- Magdalena Jagodzińska, MA
- Rev. Marcin Jurak
- Dr. Marta Kisiel
- Dr. Mariusz Kuryłowicz
- Jolanta Łodzińska, PhD, Prof.
- Sylwia Majewska, MA
- Irena Malinowska, PhD
- Eliza Masny, MA
- Henryk Wojtaszek, PhD
- Marcin Zarzecki, PhD
A study based on nationwide research
The book is based on extensive research carried out as part of the project. This included:
- analysis of statistics from the National Police Headquarters and the Central Statistical Office,
- quantitative and qualitative research,
- review of media campaigns,
- assessment of public awareness of suicide among children and young people,
- identification of risk and protective factors.
Based on the collected data, the authors formulate conclusions and recommendations for schools, universities, and public institutions, emphasizing the need to create a nationwide, integrated suicide prevention strategy.
We invite you to read the publication. The book is available for free on the SGMK Publishing House website.
