Definitions and classification schemes for suicide attempts vary widely among studies,
introducing conceptual, methodological, and clinical problems. We tested the importance of …

BACKGROUND: Although there is a large literature that prospectively examines predictors
of suicide, low base rates of suicide and imprecision of measurement hinder definitive …

Abstract Analysis of rates of further suicidal behavior among individuals making medically
serious suicide attempts may help to predict suicide and suicide attempt from baseline …

Background. Few studies have examined the extent to which populations of suicides and
attempted suicides are similar, or different. This paper compares suicides and serious …

The authors describe the development of the Suicide Attempt Self-Injury Interview (SASII),
an instrument designed to assess the factors involved in nonfatal suicide attempts and …

Suicidal behavior is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Fortunately, recent
developments in suicide theory and research promise to meaningfully advance knowledge …

BACKGROUND: The study of near-fatal suicide attempts may provide insight into the minds
of suicidal subjects. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship of intent and …

Prior research has shown that most known risk factors for suicide attempts in the general
population actually predict suicide ideation rather than attempts among ideators. Yet clinical …

Many significant differences exist between populations who attempt suicide and who
succeed in killing themselves. Variations in intent account for these differences. This study …

Consistent definitions of suicide and the full spectrum of suicidal phenomena are critical for
suicide prevention and the advancement of knowledge across disciplines. Historically, the …