Year: 1988 Source: Other Passages, (October 1988), p.6-23 SIEC No: 19890367

This discussion of suicide & mental illness presents the suicidal process, clues, & how to talk with suicidal people, followed by information about specific disorders including depression, bipolar disorders, shizophrenias, substance abuse, & personality disorders. The article concludes with comments on client perspectives, family issues, & helping families & friends. 10 refs.