title: Motivational interviewing in the assessment and management of suicidality.
abstract: Motivational Interviewing (MI) can be effectively applied to clinical crises and suicidal patients. A case example of a suicidal patient demonstrates traditional management combined with two evidence-based practices: MI and Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality. The case example illustrates some benefits and limitations of the application of these innovative approaches in a difficult area of clinical practice. A rationale for further clinical use is advanced.
authors.affiliation: Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. hzerler@GoodPath.net
authors.forename: Harry
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zerler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D037001:Directive Counseling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011613:Psychotherapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D000092864:Suicide Prevention