TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - Recognizing and Responding to a Suicide Crisis
JO  - Suicide and life-threatening behavior
A1  - Hendin, Herbert
A1  - Maltsberger, John T.
A1  - Lipschitz, Alan
A1  - Haas, Ann Pollinger
A1  - Kyle, Jennifer
SP  - 115
EP  - 128
VL  - 31
IS  - 2
N2  - Data from therapists who were treating 26 patients when they committed suicide were utilized to identify signs that warned of a suicide crisis. Three factors were identified as markers of the suicide crisis: a precipitating event; one or more intense affective states other than depression; and at least one of three behavioral patterns: speech or actions suggesting suicide, deterioration in social or occupational functioning, and increased substance abuse. Problems in communication between patient and therapist were identified as factors interfering with crisis recognition. Evaluation of the identified affects and behaviors may help therapists recognize a suicide crisis.<p /> 
LA  - 
SN  - 0363-0234
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1521/suli.31.2.115.21515
ID  - ref1
ER  -