Year: 1990 Source: Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v.20, no.3, (Fall 1990), p.275-277 SIEC No: 19901984

This review discusses a book which provides guidelines for clinicians to evaluate & treat suicidal patients. It includes 3 sections – understanding suicide, treatment, & children & adolescents. The author of the review asserts that this book is not a comprehensive review of suicidal behaviour, but that it is a useful text for caregivers looking for pragmatic approaches. (VM)