Year: 1989 Source: Residential Treatment for Children & Youth, v.7, no.1, (1989), p.23-43 SIEC No: 19900654

This article details the characteristics of adolescent suicide, including clinical symptoms, risk indicators, environmental & individual stressors, & measures of suicidal intent. The authors also discuss residential management of suicidal adolescents. They outline preacceptance assessment, psychiatric consultation, family assessment, treatment plans, social support, & school planning. They conclude by suggesting general preventative measures, such as education. (VM)