A Conceptual Scheme for Assessing Treatment Outcome in Suicidality

Abstract

First, the author discusses a conceptual scheme that can be applied to treatment outcome studies in suicidality; one that is simple and straightforward and is not bound by theoretical constraints. Then the conceptual framework offered is used to discuss the need for a core assessment battery. Finally, the author comments on normative comparisons in treatment outcome studies with suicidal patients and offers a few recommendations for how they can best be handled. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)