Responding to Suicide Risk

Christine Yu Moutier; Anthony R. Pisani; Stephen M. Stahl

doi:10.1017/9781108564618.007

7 - Responding to Suicide Risk

from Section 2 - Clinical Risk Assessment and Care

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 15 May 2021

Christine Yu Moutier ,

Anthony R. Pisani and

Stephen M. Stahl

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Christine Yu Moutier: Affiliation:
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Anthony R. Pisani: Affiliation:
University of Rochester Medical Center, New York
Stephen M. Stahl: Affiliation:
University of California, San Diego

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Summary

Working with people at risk of suicide is rewarding, but difficult at times. When someone’s life may be at risk, clinicians often feel nervous and concerned, both for the patient and for themselves. In Chapters 5 and 6 we looked at how to form a connection with an at risk person and how to formulate an assessment of their risk relative to other groups and to themselves at other times. In this chapter we consider what constitutes a good response to this risk.by suggesting four categories that can be used to organize the planning, implementation, and documentation of responses to suicide risk. Having a clear framework for what constitutes a solid response ensures consistent care is comforting for patients, families, and providers.

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Information: Suicide Prevention
Stahl's Handbooks
, pp. 114 - 134

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108564618.007 [Opens in a new window]

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Print publication year: 2021

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