November 11, 2011
I am a huge fan of Craig Bryan. He, Sharon Stone, and David Rudd (another person whose work I really admire) have just published an article titled, “A Practical, Evidence-Based Approach for Means-Restriction Counseling With Suicidal Patients.” I know I will be recommending this article a lot. Questions about means restriction come up just about every time I teach or consult with mental health professionals about managing suicide risk. This will be my go-to resource from now on. The authors carefully present the evidence for means restriction, and provide a clear and immediately useful guide for conducting means restriction counseling. Highly recommended:
A practical, evidence-based approach for means-restriction counseling with suicidal patients.
Bryan, Craig J.; Stone, Sharon L.; Rudd, M. David
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, Vol 42(5), Oct 2011, 339-346. doi: 10.1037/a0025051
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Thanks for this article, professionals now have a resource for managing patients with suicide risks. If you know someone who has mental health problems, convince him or her to get professional help. These experts know what’s best for them and would definitely be of help.