Includes bibliographical references and index.

Dimensions of suicidal behavior -- The clinician's emotions, values, legal exposure, and ethics : global issues in the treatment of suicidal patients -- A basic model of suicidal behavior : a problem-solving model of suicidal behavior -- Assessment and case conceptualization : fundamental components of effective treatment -- Outpatient interventions with suicidal patients : caring for suicidal patients outside of the hospital -- Suicidal behavior and use of psychotropic medications -- The repetitiously suicidal patient : evaluation, intervention and crisis response -- Managing suicidal emergencies : using crisis to create positive change -- Hospitals and suicidal behavior : a complex relationship -- Suicidality and special populations -- Suicidal patients in primary care : responding to the challenge.