Books
Explore fundamental literature and clinical guides authored by Dr. Rudd
The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide: Guidance for Working With Suicidal Clients
This foundational text presents a theory explaining why people develop suicidal desire and how suicide attempts occur. It highlights the roles of perceived burdensomeness, social disconnection, and acquired capability for suicide.
Manuals
B-SCS-5 Manual
The Brief Suicide Cognitions Scale-5 (B-SCS-5) Manual provides a comprehensive overview of the development, theoretical foundation, psychometric evidence, and clinical application of the Brief Suicide Cognitions Scale-5. Grounded in Fluid Vulnerability Theory, the manual reviews the evolution of the Suicide Cognitions Scale, summarizes current evidence for the reliability and validity of the B-SCS-5, and offers guidance for its interpretation and use in both clinical practice and suicide research.
Selected Research & Scholarship
Promoting Suicide Prevention In Hospitals: Evidence
And Incentives
This article examines evidence-based approaches to reducing suicide risk during and after hospital care, focusing on safety planning, lethal means counseling, warm handoffs to outpatient care, and post-discharge follow-up. Despite evidence supporting these practices, only 8% of accredited hospitals fully implement all four, leading the authors to propose quality metrics and financial incentives to improve adoption and implementation.