Citation

Brown LM, Bongar B, Cleary KM. Prof. Psychol. Res. Pr. 2004; 35(1): 90-96.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, American Psychological Association)

DOI

10.1037/0735-7028.35.1.90

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The ability to accurately and reliably predict whether an older adult will commit suicide has eluded clinicians and researchers, A random national sample of psychologists who work with older adults was surveyed regarding their perception of 36 risk factors for completed suicide and indirect self-destructive behavior in older adults. This study produced a profile of psychologists' assessment and treatment practices when working with suicidal older adults. Determining what psychologists consider to be the most salient risk factors for completed suicide is important in identifying a minimum standard that clinicians should follow when assessing older adults.

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