This guide provides up-to-date information regarding symptoms of suicidal thoughts and crises, how often suicidal thoughts occur and what causes the emergence of such thoughts and behavior. Sufferers can find suggestions that may help to rethink suicidal plans and deal with burdening thoughts. Family members will find advice on how to handle suicidal persons. The last chapter also provides information on where to seek personal or anonymous help also in acute crisis situations. Target Group: people in a suicidal crisis as well as their family members, psychological psychotherapists, specialists in psychotherapy, psychiatric and psychosomatic medicine, social workers, staff in counselling centers, staff working at crisis line services, self-help groups, suicide prevention services.