The author examines the effect of hospitalizing a suicide attempter on that patient’s long-term rehabilitation. Dr. Comstock presents guidelines for hospitalization which include: failure of previous attempts to reverse a clear suicidal intent, the presence of delusions or hallucinations, moderate to severe depression, paranoia about treatment & a high degree of impulsivity. Contraindications include cases where hospitalization is desired more by others than by the patient. 4 ref. (NBB)