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Abstract
Historically, the literature on the treatment of suicidal behavior has not given explicit consideration to gender issues. There are, however, several important reasons for considering the influence of gender in the treatment of suicidal individuals. First, women's patterns of suicidal behavior are different, from those of men. Second, reasons for suicidal behavior are often assumed to vary by gender Third, gender has been recognized as having an impact on the dynamics of psychotherapy. This article focuses on gender dynamics relevant to psychotherapy with suicidal adults. Specifically, it reviews the literature on the relationships between gender and (a) the epidemiology of suicidal ideation and behaviors, (b) the reasons for suicidal behavior, and (c) the initiation and goals of psychological treatment for the suicidal individual.