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Abstract
Because suicide has become a significant public health concern in the United States (and internationally), occupational therapists who work with psychiatric populations-particularly adolescent and geriatric populations-should enhance their understanding of suicidal behavior, their ability to assess suicidal ideology in patients, and their awareness of effective prevention and treatment methods. This paper reviews the demography, risk factors, and biological underpinnings of suicidal behavior. The high correlation between psychiatric conditions— particularly the mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia—and suicidal behavior is examined. Prevention and treatment methods are suggested.