Suicidal Patient

Bruce Bongar, PhD, ABPP, graduated from the University of Wisconsin (with Distinction) with a degree in psychology in 972, and received his doctorate from the University of Southern California in 977.  Dr. Bongar is the Calvin Professor of Psychology at the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University in Palo Alto, California, and consulting professor in the Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California.  Early in his career, Dr. Bongar developed a strong interest in identifying the risk factors associated with suicidal behavior and other clinical emergencies, and he has remained a very prolific contributor to the scholarly literature and research in this area. He is past president of the Section on Clinical Emergencies and Crises of the Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Division 2).  The American Association of Suicidology recognized Dr. Bongar for his work by the early career achievement Edwin S. Shneidman Award ( 993) for outstanding contributions to research in suicidology, and the Louis I. Dublin Award (2 4) for significant lifetime career contributions to research in suicidology.  In 2 8, Dr. Bongar was presented with the Florence Halpern award from the Society of Clinical Psychology for his distinguished contributions to the profession of clinical psychology.  In 2 , he also was awarded the Career Achievement Award from the Section on Clinical Emergencies and Crises of Society of Clinical Psychology for his work on suicide and life-threatening behaviors.  Glenn Sullivan, PhD, graduated magna cum laude with a degree in psychology from the Dominican College of San Rafael and earned his doctorate in clinical psychology at the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. He completed his clinical internship at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and a postdoctoral residency in post-deployment mental health at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem, Virginia.  Dr. Sullivan is an assistant professor of psychology at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). In 2 9, he was the recipient of VMI's Thomas Jefferson Teaching Award, which is presented annually to a faculty member amp quot deemed especially talented at inspiring students in the development of their intellect and character. amp quot  In addition to his numerous publications and presentations on suicide, Dr. Sullivan maintains an active private practice in Lexington, Virginia. His clinical specializations include psychological assessment, forensic evaluation, and the treatment of combat veterans.

• ForewordForeword to the Second EditionForeword to the First EditionIntroductionThe Knowledge BaseLegal PerspectivesThe Assessment of Elevated RiskOutpatient Management and Treatment of the Suicidal PatientInpatient Management and Treatment of the Suicidal PatientRisk Management: Prevention and PostventionAfterword: An Abiding Concern for Patient Welfare, Optimal Levels of Care, and the Therapeutic AllianceAppendix A: Suicide Screening Checklist for Adolescents and Young AdultsAppendix B: Reasons for Living Inventory (Short Form)Appendix C: Safety Assessment Focused Evaluation - Suicide (SAFE amp ndash S)Appendix D: Evaluation of Suicidal Patients: Risk Assessment and Practice GuidelinesReferencesIndexAbout the Authors