Abstract Information about specific risk and protective factors for assessments are presented in Chapter 4. In this chapter, we present selected clinical considerations for integrating and synthesizing information gathered about…
Abstract When engaging with persons at risk for suicide, healthcare professionals have an opportunity to make a real difference in the life of the patient. However, the situation can place…
Abstract As is the case for all complex health outcomes, there are many risk factors known to increase risk of suicide. In Chapter 6, we will address the clinical assessment…
Abstract The current scientifically informed view of suicide is that, while complex, suicide is a health-related outcome. Driven by a convergence of health factors along with other psychosocial and environmental…
Abstract The science of suicide risk and prevention is growing, making one thing very clear. While suicide risk involves a complex set of risk factors, the end common pathway is…
Abstract For many complex health issues throughout history, misinformed views tend to promulgate, leading to a multitude of negative effects, deeply stigmatizing the experiences where these health issues are involved….
