TY - JOUR PY - 1996// TI - A specific therapeutic approach to suicide risk in borderline clients JO - Clinical social work journal A1 - Callahan, J. SP - 443 EP - 459 VL - 24 IS - 4 N2 - One of the most difficult clinical challenges facing social workers today is suicidal behavior in clients with borderline personality disorder. This article reviews the various types of suicidal behavior exhibited by these clients, including self-destructive behavior and overt suicide attempts. Management of these behaviors is essential if treatment is to be successful. Frameworks are offered for understanding and managing both kinds of behavior. © 1996 Human Sciences Press, Inc.

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LA - en SN - 0091-1674 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02190749 ID - ref1 ER -