The management of schizophrenic patients with suicide risk remains a difficult area for clinicians despite attempts to understand it better by gathering experts in the field. The aim of this article is to provide an overview with a specific focus on the management of schizophrenia with suicide risk. Management strategies discussed include: the recognition of risk factors; the use of antipsychotic medication; staff education; & psychotherapy & psychosocial interventions. Other topics reviewed include early intervention to prevent suicide, nonadherence with antipsychotics & suicidal behaviour, & possible future directions in the management of suicide risk in schizophrenia. (120 refs.)