Suicidology as multidisciplinary field of knowledge

It is established that despite intensive study of the problem of suicidal behavior, the term "suicidology" does not have specific definitions, which makes it difficult to understand it. A definition of the term is proposed that meets the modern concepts and rests on the concept of suicidology as a multidisciplinary field of knowledge. Three groups of scientific disciplines in which the phenomenon of suicidal behavior are distinguished: humanitarian, medical and humanitarian, as well as the medical and biological sciences. The definition of clinical suicidology is given, as well as the challenges facing this section of the general suicidology. The conclusion is that the definition of suicidology as an interdisciplinary field of knowledge shows the need for an integrated approach to the scientific study of suicidal behavior and the development of effective programs for suicide prevention.