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Chapter 23.Suicide

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    https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9781615372645.js23

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    Nomenclature: Suicidal Ideation and Behavior | Epidemiology of Suicide | Risk Factors, Warning Signs, and Preventative Factors | Screening, Risk Assessment, and Treatment Among Those With a History of Traumatic Brain Injury | Conclusion | References

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    Suicide is defined as a deliberate, self-directed behavior that results in death. It is a complex phenomenon that has proven challenging to understand, predict, and prevent. Nonetheless, medical and mental health providers must prepare themselves to address suicide in high-risk populations, such as individuals with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI). In this chapter, we examine the relationship between TBI and suicide, as well as clinical implications regarding TBI history on conceptualizing suicide risk. Finally, specific evidence-based strategies for screening, assessment, and treatment related to suicide risk among individuals with a history of TBI are provided.

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