Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahuja, Samridhi; Walia, Dakshi; Kumar, Updesh Title A name given to the resource Reel Therapy: Taking the Cinematic Route to Suicide Intervention Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Handbook of Suicide Prevention: Insights, Strategies and Approaches;pp.463-476 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-1403-5_25" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-1403-5_25</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105023458036?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105023458036?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ahuja S., Formerly at Christ University, Bangalore, India; Walia D., University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal; Kumar U., Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Delhi, India Description An account of the resource Suicide has been recognised as a significant public health concern by the United Nations, making effective interventions crucial to prevent loss of life and the ripple effect it has on the family and friends of the individual. Conventional therapeutic approaches tend to focus on talk therapy as a way to provide assistance to the individual in distress but emerging research evidences point towards the impact created by the use of auditory and visual stimuli. Reel therapy also known as movie therapy is one such intervention that aims at using films as a therapeutic tool. Studies suggest that movies can act as a powerful tool for creating insight and reducing stigma associated with seeking help when required. The chapter examines the theoretical foundation of reel therapy, reviewing associated concepts such as catharsis and symbolic representation in films. It explores how films can reduce emotions and provide a platform for the individuals to process their ideations and feelings related to suicide. Reel therapy exhibits potential to become a valuable addition to the ongoing efforts towards prevention of suicide, especially for populations that do not respond to the traditional intervention approaches. Through the chapter the authors attempt at emphasising the value of incorporating the universally loved phenomena of movies into suicide intervention as a complementary therapeutic tool, by bringing forth the unique strengths of reel therapy in facilitating emotional expression and assisting recovery. The chapter aims to contribute to growing literature on novel approaches to suicide intervention. 2025 The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. Subject The topic of the resource Cinematherapy; Intervention; Psychodynamic approach; Reel therapy; Suicide; Therapeutic approach Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Science+Business Media Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-981961403-5; 978-981961402-8; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online