An Overview of Suicide (IN: The Counselor and Suicidal Crisis: Diagnosis and Intervention)

This introduction to basic concepts & information about suicide begins with a definition of suicide. The authors also describe the characteristics of suicidal individuals, the religious & philosophical stands on suicide, psychological & sociological theories, the problems with research in the field of suicidology, & current classifications of suicide. The authors conclude that the counselling approach varies from client to client & professional to professional. (VM)