The Frustrations of Suicide Prevention IN: Suicide: Prediction and Prevention, Proceedings of the Second Lingard Symposium, ed. by V J Carr

This chapter examines critically a number of issues related to suicidal behaviour & its prevention. Comment is made on the basic epidemiological data upon which many premises are made; on suicide in the young; on the prediction of suicide; & on various treatment approaches. 3 vignettes are presented which illustrate the frustrations clinicians may experience when treating suicidal patients.