Brief cognitive-behavioral therapy for suicide prevention

An innovative treatment approach with a strong empirical evidence base, brief cognitive-behavioural therapy for suicide prevention (BCBT) is presented in step-by-step detail in this authoritative manual.

Leading treatment developers show how to establish a strong collaborative relationship with a suicidal patient, assess risk and immediately work to establish safety.

Proven interventions are described for building emotion regulation and crisis management skills and dismantling the patient's suicidal belief system.