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Books

Explore fundamental literature and clinical guides authored by Dr. Rudd

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The Assesment and Management of Suicidality

A practical guide for assessing suicide risk and making informed clinical decisions across a variety of settings

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Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention

Outlines a structured, short-term cognitive behavioral treatment designed specifically to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors. It offers clinicians step-by-step tools to improve coping, resilience, and safety planning.

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Managing Suicide Risk in Primary Care

Designed for primary care providers, this resource helps clinicians identify, assess, and respond to suicide risk in medical settings. It emphasizes practical approaches that can be integrated into routine patient care.

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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.

Treating Suicidal Behavior

A comprehensive overview of evidence-based approaches for understanding and treating suicidal behavior. The book integrates research and clinical practice to help professionals effectively support individuals at risk.

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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.

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