Determining whether a client is suicidal is a task that is not only harmful, but also difficult. Many clients who suffer from suicidal ideality also suffer from other disorders such as severe anxiety, delusions, substance abuse, panic attacks, and severe depression (Butcher, 2007). There tends to be a marked change in the mood of the suicidal client as well as a decline in self-esteem and personal hygiene (Butcher, 2007). A loss of interest where there was previously interest, a withdrawn depressive attitude, and self-mutilating behaviors are also indicators that suicide is a possible thought in the individual's mind (Butcher, 2007). Suicidal clients often feel a sense of hopelessness about their future and may engage in reckless behaviors that are not normal for them (Butcher, 2007). There has been some research that genetics could play a possible risk factor in suicidal behavior (Butcher, 2007). Individuals with a family history of psychopathology, maltreatment, and instability may have impaired cognitive ability that alters their view of resolution (Butcher, 2007). ...