The Suicidal Person

The Suicidal Person by Konrad Michel is an essential, compassionate guide for clinicians, counselors, and mental health professionals navigating one of the most challenging areas of practice. Clear, evidence-informed, and clinically focused, this book delivers practical strategies for assessing risk, planning safety, and engaging patients and families with dignity and respect.

Beginning with real-world scenarios and anchored in contemporary research, Konrad Michel walks readers through the nitty-gritty of clinical interviews, risk formulation, and crisis management. The text balances clinical rigour with human empathy, making complex concepts accessible for psychiatrists, psychologists, emergency clinicians, social workers, and trainee therapists across the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and beyond.

Readers will gain:
– Concrete assessment frameworks to improve decision-making in acute settings
– Communication techniques for building therapeutic rapport and reducing distress
– Practical approaches to collaborative safety planning and follow-up care
– Insights into legal, ethical, and cultural considerations relevant to diverse communities

Whether you work in inpatient units, emergency departments, outpatient clinics, or community services, this book equips you to respond thoughtfully and effectively. Its combination of actionable tools and compassionate guidance makes it a valuable reference for continuing professional development and everyday practice.

For mental health teams committed to safer, more humane care, The Suicidal Person by Konrad Michel is a must-have resource. Add it to your professional library today to strengthen your skills and confidence when it matters most.

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