title: [Suicidal crisis].
abstract: The different steps of the suicidal crisis are described according to the recommendations of the French consensus conference. The point of view of the patient is developed in a psychodynamic perspective. Three clinical forms are distinguished according to the causes network. Are described the main protective factors for the elderly because suicide is a major public health concern for older adults in France.
authors: Centre hospitalier Le Vinatier, service de psychiatrie, 69677 Bron Cedex. JEAN-LOUIS.TERRA@ch-le-vinatier.fr
authors: Jean-Louis
authors: JL
authors: Terra