Year: 2008 Source: Annals of General Psychiatry, v.7, (January 2008), p.1-6 SIEC No: 20080088

The family can play an important role in the prevention of suicide if it is capable of aiding the mental health care services in the early detection & management of family members at risk. This article provides information on myths about suicide, risk groups, & prevention. (12 refs.)