Citation

Hahn WK, Marks LI. Prof. Psychol. Res. Pr. 1996; 27(6): 592-594.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, American Psychological Association)

DOI

10.1037/0735-7028.27.6.592

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Approximately 14% of male and 22% of female college students participating in individual therapy reported having had a suicide attempt at some point in their lives, and 50% of the individuals with a history of suicide attempt discussed the attempt during the intake interview. Approximately 77% of all clients were receptive to the routine evaluation of past suicide attempts, whereas approximately 20% were undecided. Only 3% of all respondents reported it was not a good idea to assess past suicide attempts routinely. The authors recommend including the routine assessment of suicide risk factors into intake protocols.

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