Year: 1973 Source: International Journal of Child Psychotherapy, v.2, no.2, (1973), p.163-201 SIEC No: 19850573

The author states that prognosis & treatment of the suicidal adolescent depends heavily on the mode of parent-child interaction. The case histories of 6 suicidal adolescents are presented in detail, illustrating the influence of the parental factor. Guilt, enforced separation, parental opposition & other medicolegal problems are discussed. NBB