Abstract
Can Novel Nosological Strategies aid in the Identification of Risk for Suicidal Behavior?
Oquendo M A~~Currier D
In this editorial, the authors discuss the way suicidal behaviour is currently classified in the DSM-IV – only as a symptom in the context of Major Depressive Episode or of Borderline Personality Disorder. They recommend that suicidal behaviour be considered a separate diagnostic category & documented on a sixth axis. (16 refs.)