In working with suicidal clients,even when they admit their lethal thoughts,confidentiality and privileged information make it legally,ethically,and morally difficult for the crisis interventionist to break confidence.

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In working with suicidal clients,even when they admit their lethal thoughts,confidentiality and privileged information make it legally,ethically,and morally difficult for the crisis interventionist to break confidence.​

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Crisis interventionists, like other mental health professionals, have a legal and ethical duty to break confidentiality if a client poses an imminent risk to themselves or others, including in cases of suicidal ideation, to prevent harm.

In Working with Suicidal Clients,even When They Admit Their Lethal