A Controlled Comparative Analysis of 1000 Cases Taken From the Files of Ten Different Suicide Prevention Centers in the United States of America

The author compares data gathered from 10 suicide prevention centres throughout the United States. Using standardized data forms & methodology, information was gathered on 100 calls to each of the centres over a six week period (May-June 1970). 78% of the calls referred to suicide attempts in process; 62% were from the attempters themselves. Data is reviewed on 6 different measures: suicidal involvement, anonymity, referrals, caller identity, alcohol involvement, & follow-up. (NBB)