A random sample of Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Center patients was selected for follow-up about two years after their prior contact. Of 184 patients located & interviewed, 16 had died & 9 had committed suicide. The deaths were studied in depth by interviewing survivors (by means of a psychological autopsy). Results uncovered 2 apparent suicides who had been certified as natural deaths. Interviews yielded longitudinal information about the onset, duration & recurrence of suicidal states.