Proceedings
Crisis Intervention in Families After a Lethal Suicide
Bengesser G~~Jones A L~~Jauregg W
Suicide within a family can lead to deep, chronic depression, based on guilt feelings. The authors recommend an initial course of tranquilizers & antidepressants, stating that detailed therapy can only commence 3-4 weeks after the suicide & that often it is the use of drugs that facilitates psychotherapeutic techniques. 2 refs. NBB