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Crisis Intervention: Quo Vadis?

On Charles Moore’s “The Subject of Suicide”

Charles Moore published an inquiry into suicide in 1790; this article begins with his 12 precautions against suicide. The present author questions the lack of reaction to Moore’s work even though it was known to modern suicidologists. Cutter speculates that western culture conspired to create a suicide taboo which allowed work such as Moore’s to […]

Agoraphobia in Depressive vs. Suicidal States

Overlapping, or rather orderly alternation, of the depressive and suicidal states, each apparently being rooted in a distinct neurophysiological substrate, is discussed around the pivotal phenomenon of agoraphobia (or “heteropseudophobia). The latter seems to herald usually a clinical depression in females, whereas in males it might well be triggering suicidal impulses.

Suicide Among Nursing Care Patients: A Comprehensive Bibliography

The Recurrent Self-Harm Patient

Ego Identity at Adolescence as a Factor in Location and Prevention of Suicidal Inclinations: Cross Cultural Aspects

Proposes a study designed (a) to examine the contribution of adolescent ego identity factors in the prediction of suicide in Canada & Israel; (b) to study risk factors of suicidal tendencies; (c) to investigate if ego identity factors & other variables predict suicidal behaviors differentially in each culture; & (d) to suggest prevention procedures for […]

A Bibliography Suicide, Deliberate Self-Injury Behavior and Depression Among the Elderly

S.H.A.R.E. Clinical Program

Group Therapy With Suicidal Persons: A Comparison With Standard Group Methods

A programme of group therapy for suicidal subjects is described. 3 methods were used, special problem groups, comprising individuals in crisis, stutterers or even the physically infirm eg. paraplegics, to whom the therapist may give advice & reassurance; discussion groups comprising Alcoholics Anonymous meetings & gatherings of hospital patients led by nursing personnel- there is […]

The Relationship Between Stressful Life Events, Locus of Control and Suicidal Ideation (Micro ED147674)

Study of the hypotheses that the suicidal individual perceives limited control over the environment, the occurrence of stressful life events and a diminished probability of future success. (KB)

Factors Influencing Staff Reactions to the Dying Suicidal Patient

Caring for the dying suicidal patient produces significant emotional strain. Nursing personnel, because they provide the most intimate, regular contact with these patients, risk being emotionally affected. Factors influencing nurses and other staff in caring for these patients include whether or not the patient is conscious, the involvement of family and friends with the patient […]

A Comprehensive Client Management System for Crisis Intervention Services (Micro ED151638)

Paper presents a management system consisting of five service designations: self injury, crisis, active support, general support and single contact to determine the extent and type of activity engaged in, as well as the scope of follow-up and monitoring. (KB)

The Dying Suicidal Patient

The treatment of the dying suicidal patient is a stressful experience. An understanding of the reactions of the patient for whom death is imminent or likely, and of those providing care can help in determining the most appropriate treatment. Reactions of disbelief, horror, anxiety, anger, guilt, futility and impairment of empathy may occur in the […]

Similarities and Differences in Precipitating Events Between Black and Anglo Suicide Attempts (Micro ED159570)

Study to test the hypotheses that the precipitating event for young blacks who consider, plan and attempt suicide is more likely to be the “loss or threatened loss of a love partner in the context of a negative value orientation and intra-group pressures” than among Anglo suicide attempters. (KB)

Assessment of Suicide Intentionality: The Scale for Suicide Ideation

An important article which introduces a new scale to the field – “The Assessment of Suicide Intentionality Scale”. Reliabilty & validity are assessed, each in several ways. The scale is designed to tap ideation as opposed to feelings or behavior. Focus is on relevant psychological variables. 19 items are each graded on one of three […]

A Suicide Bereavement Group

Suicide in Alberta-Historical Review of Newspaper Clippings 1975-1982

Newspaper clippings on suicidal behaviors found in Alberta newspapers covering the period 1975 to 1982.