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Rorschach Contributions to Assessment of Suicide Risk (IN: Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of Suicidal Behavior, edited by R I Yufit & D Lester)
Ganellen R J
This chapter opens with a discussion of the various ways in which the Rorschach has been used to assess suicide risk, including single sign approaches & the Rorschach suicide constellation. The strengths & weaknesses of these approaches are reviewed. Recent research contributions, clinical risk factors for suicide & the Rorschach, & a case history in which the Rorschach was used as part of the psychological evaluation are topics also discussed. (43 refs.)