CAMS Book
Essential reading
Managing Suicidal Risk: A Collaborative Approach by Professor David A. Jobes is the core text that underpins the CAMS framework.
Now in its third edition, the book reflects over 30 years of clinical research and practice development in working with people experiencing suicidal distress. It is the only authorised book on the CAMS framework and is a required component of training for those working towards becoming CAMS Trained.
CAMS Trained
What the book covers
Managing Suicidal Risk: A Collaborative Approach introduces:
- The theory and development of CAMS
- Practical application of the CAMS framework in clinical settings
- How to use the Suicide Status Form (SSF) to guide collaborative care
- Real-world case examples and session transcripts
- Updates from recent clinical trials and new research
- Tools to support ongoing stabilisation and recovery
The third edition includes over 65% new content, reflecting the most recent research, developments in suicide prevention, and ways of working with both adults and adolescents.
Who it’s for
This book is designed for professionals, including:
- Psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers
- GPs and crisis practitioners
- Counsellors and therapists
- Students and trainees working in suicide prevention
It’s also an essential first step for anyone enrolling in CAMS training.
How to purchase
You may choose to purchase the book separately for personal interest or academic study, but please note it’s included in the full CAMS training package and does not qualify you to deliver CAMS without completing the full training.
To request a copy of the e-book separately (£34.99), please contact the CAMS-care UK team directly.
Please note
Reading Managing Suicidal Risk: A Collaborative Approach alone does not qualify you to use CAMS in practice.
To become adherent in the CAMS model, you must complete the full four-step CAMS training process, which includes online learning, live role-play practice, and supervised case discussions.