title: External versus internal attributions in suicide and their implications for crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
abstract: The concept of belief of locus of control is explored for its relevance in crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Although research into the association has produced inconsistent findings, the counselor has rich possibilities for intervention, especially if belief in locus of control is explored along with feelings of powerlessness and helplessness.
authors.affiliation: Psychology Program, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona 08240-0195, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lester
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D003419:Crisis Intervention; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology*; D000092864:Suicide Prevention