This book has 8 chapters: 1) introduction to suicidal behaviour; 2) theory, research, & practice of cognitive therapy; 3) assessment of depression & suicidality; 4) cognitive therapy: from conceptualization to intervention; 5) behavioural interventions, treatment compliance, & relapse prevention; 6) working with children, adolescents, & significant others; 7) cognitive therapy with high-risk populations; & 8) factors exacerbating suicidal risk.