Warning signs for suicide: Theory, research, and clinical applications

Authors

M. David Rudd, Texas Tech University
Alan L. Berman, American Association of SuicidologyFollow
Thomas E. Joiner, Florida State University
Matthew K. Nock, Harvard University
Morton M. Silverman, The University of Chicago
Michael Mandrusiak, Baylor University
Kimberly Van Orden, Florida State University
Tracy Witte, Florida State University

Abstract

The current article addresses the issue of warning signs for suicide, attempting to differentiate the construct from risk factors. In accordance with the characteristic features discussed, a consensus set of warning signs identified by the American Association of Suicidology working group are presented, along with a discussion of relevant clinical and research applications. © 2006 The American Association of Suicidology.

Publication Title

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior

Recommended Citation

Rudd, M., Berman, A., Joiner, T., Nock, M., Silverman, M., Mandrusiak, M., Van Orden, K., & Witte, T. (2006). Warning signs for suicide: Theory, research, and clinical applications. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 36 (3), 255-262. https://doi.org/10.1521/suli.2006.36.3.255