This reference is intended to provide practicing clinicians who treat suicidal behavior. It incorporates the interpersonal theory of suicide as a foundation and includes theory-based best practices, information regarding a theory- and empirically-based risk assessment guide, and detailed case studies. The book also includes a review of clinical work with suicidal patients. Authors are Joiner (psychology, Florida State U.), Van Orden (doctoral candidate, psychology, Florida State U.), Witte (doctoral candidate, psychology, Florida State U.), and Rudd (psychology, Texas Tech U.). Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)