Year: 1993 Source: Hamilton, Ontario: Council on Suicide Prevention, Hamilton & District, (February 1993). 20p. SIEC No: 19930802

This booklet is aimed at providing information on suicide intervention & management of a suicidal situation. It provides general information on the following: factors which motivate suicidal behaviour; causes of suicidal thoughts; definitions of suicide & crisis; effective crisis intervention; goals of intervention; what to do; communication; ways to help yourself during intervention; intervention techniques & skills; and resources.