Clinicians and Suicide Loss

• By: Nina J. Gutin, PhD Vanessa McGann, PhD American Association of Suicidology
• July 1st, 2010
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For mental health professionals, the loss of a client to suicide is surprisingly common, if not an unfortunate occupational hazard. Studies show that one in five psychologists and counselors (Bersoff, 1999; McIntosh, 2000, McAdams and Foster, 2000) and one in two psychiatrists (Ruskin, 2004;...

AAS Guidelines Help Identify Risk of Suicide for Inpatient and Residential Patients

• By: American Association of Suicidology
• April 1st, 2009
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These recommendations are for consideration prior to pass, trial leave or discharge and are appropriate for inpatient psychiatric units in general hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, and residential treatment centers. These recommendations are not comprehensive treatment guidelines regarding suicidal...