Book Review-Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of Suicidal Behavior, edited by R I Yufit & D Lester

This book is said to be a “well-referenced & comprehensive book about the assessment of & psychotherapeutic approaches to the individual at risk of suicide”. The book is deemed useful for clinicians who want to learn about various psychotherapeutic approaches, with the understanding the recommendations come from case studies & not controlled studies. (2 refs.)