Obtaining a verbal or written contract from a suicidal client should be done within the context of which of the following?

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No-suicide contracts are not considered appropriate or effective as a standalone intervention for preventing suicide. Research and clinical guidelines have increasingly questioned their effectiveness and appropriateness, suggesting that they should not replace comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and intervention strategies.

Obtaining a Verbal or Written Contract from a Suicidal Client