Counseling Suicidal men (IN: Problem Solving Strategies and Interventions for men in Conflict, ed. by D Moore & F Leafgren)

This chapter identifies means of assessing men who may be at risk of suicide & offers suggestions for counselors in responding to these men. Causative factors such as substance abuse, social isolation, & family dysfunction, are discussed. Risk indicators & myths about suicide are reviewed. 23 specific suggestions are offered for counselors dealing with men in suicidal crisis. Appendices include a self-injury incident report form, the high risk life cycle & the psychological autopsy. (32 refs.)