The Prevention of Suicide in Adults (IN: Life Span Perpectives of Suicide: Time-Lines in the Suicide Process, ed. by A A Leenaars)

This article discusses primary, secondary, & teritary suicide prevention, which refers to stopping the developing significant suicide intent, stopping the suicidal process from moving forward, & reducing suicide probability in the minority of individuals who are chronically suicidal. Methods discussed are education in recognizing depression, gun control, comprehensive management in recovery, & drug or electroconvulsive therapy. (VM)