Table of Contents	6
	1 Description	10
	1.1 Terminology	13
	1.2 Definition	14
	1.3 Differential Diagnosis	17
	1.4 Epidemiology	20
	1.5 Course and Prognosis	24
	1.6 Comorbidities	27
	1.7 Assessment Procedures	30
	2 Theories and Models of Suicidal Behavior	35
	2.1 Neuropsychiatric Theories	35
	2.2 Psychological Theories	36
	3 Risk Assessment and Treatment Planning	40
	3.1 Assessing Suicide Risk and Protective Factors	41
	3.2 Estimating Suicide Risk Level	42
	3.3 Resolving Contradictory Risk Factors	43
	3.4 Understanding the Time Dimension of Suicide Risk	44
	3.5 Documenting Suicidal Risk	46
	4 Treatment	48
	4.1 Methods of Treatment	51
	4.2 Crisis Intervention and the Management of Acute Risk	54
	4.3 Safety Planning	61
	4.4 Treatment Techniques	67
	4.5 Mechanisms of Action	78
	4.6 Efficacy and Prognosis	80
	4.7 Variations and Combinations of Methods	80
	4.8 Problems in Carrying Out the Treatments	84
	4.9 Multicultural Issues	87
	5 Case Vignette	89
	Julie	89
	6 Case Example	92
	Intake Evaluation and Treatment Plan	92
	7 Further Reading	96
	8 References	97
	9 Appendices: Tools and Resources	106
	Appendix 1: Outline for Suicide Consultation	107
	Appendix 2: Decision Tree for Intervening with Suicidal Callers	109