Proceedings

Suicide Risk Assessment: Development of a Clinical Instrument

Pre-Columbian Indian Attitudes Towards Suicide as Chronicled by the Spanish Conquistadors in New America (1526-1688)

This is an abstract of a paper in which the author reviewed Indian suicide practices & attitudes toward suicide in Mexico, Middle & South America as recorded by Spanish chroniclers in the New World. Suppression of religious suicide & cannabalism caused the indigenous cultures to adopt Spanish methods of controlling depression. Alcohol assauged depression & […]

Suicide Prevention in the Hospital

Suicide and age: a Suicide Note Analysis

Suicide Facts and Myths: A Compilation and Study of Prevalence

2 studies support the literature suggesting that background knowledge of suicide is poor. In the first, 271 university students were given a 32-item questionnaire (included). The average score was 59.1% correct; also, 7.7% had attempted, & 46.9% contemplated suicide. In the second study, 49 home health care personnel & 32 trainees in an outreach program […]

Kryminalistyczne Aspekty Samobojstw Dokonanych W Wojewodztwie Miejskim Krakowskim. (Criminalistic Aspects of Suicides in the Cracow City District)

Discusses the problem of suicide with regard to criminology. A definition of suicide as a direct trial of self-destruction is proposed. The dynamics of suicides in Poland & detailed analysis of the structure and the dynamics of suicides in the Cracow is presented. The sex, age, education, state of physical health, motivation, association of alcohol […]

The Challenge of the Chronic Caller

Suicidal Behavior in Childhood and Early Adolescence

Patterns of Suicide in the United States, 1975

Effects of Suicide on Survivors

Explores the familial impact of suicide by interviewing 39 families in Ohio. There were not many or consistent changes in physical health, though there were changes in problems including smoking, increased alcohol use, & sleeping difficulties. Though the suicide often caused emotional difficulties, there were no consistent changes in marital or family functioning. Most respondents […]

Cancer Lifeline – A Community’s Response to Unmet Emotional Needs of Persons Facing Cancer

Management of the Man With a Gun

This proceeding outlines possible procedures for police officers when dealing with people who are suicidal. The author asserts that these procedures aid in ensuring that harm will not be done to the officers or subject himself. Suggestions regarding assessment & reactions to people exhibiting suicidal ideations or behaviors are included. (SC)

Suicide and Malpractice: A Test Case of “Standard of Care”

A Critique of Research on Domestic Violence: Implications for Practice and Further Research

The General Hospital’s Obligation to Suicidal Patients: A Consultation-Liaison Point of View

The Vital Process in Suicide Prevention: Group Psychotherapy as a Community of Concern

Most treatments of suicidal persons have involved treatment of individuals, specific to periods of crisis. The need for long-term insight-oriented groups for suicidal persons is supported by the literature. This presidential address (AAS, 1972) discusses the workings of such a group in Los Angeles, & illustrates, using examples, the effectiveness the group achieves by becoming […]

Lethality of Suicide Attempt Scale

Etyczne Aspekty Samobojstwa. (Ethical Aspects of Suicide)

New Developments in Suicidology: Stress, Families, and the Cognitive Perspective

A very fine discussion about the significance of cognitive elements in suicidal behavior. Cognition as altered by stressis an important component. Cognition shapes appraisal of the future (expectancy) as well. And finally, the influence of family structure and style on cognition is seen as highly significant. Implications for prevention are discussed. (JS)

Cultural History of Suicide

The Response of an Indian Community to a Suicide Epidemic: A Follow-Up Report-Verbal Text

An investigation of 12 native suicide attempters and 10 native controls indicate 25 significant distinguishing factors. A Coroner’s inquest into a rash of suicides came forward with a number of recommendations with respect to intervention and to socio-cultural and educational changes. No evidence is available that the response has had an effect on the suicide […]

The Psychological Autopsy as a Therapeutic Tool

A Telephone Service for the Deaf