Suicidal Behavior

von: Richard McKeon

Hogrefe Publishing, 2009

ISBN: 9781616763275 , 109 Seiten

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Suicidal Behavior


 

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