Year: 1989 Source: Pediatric Annals, v.18, no.2, (February 1989), p.134,136,138,140 & 143 SIEC No: 19910052

Outlines how pediatricians & other clinicians should deal with children & adolescents attempting suicide. The authors outline the methods employed in attempted & completed suicides, as well as identifying signs of high risk for further suicidal behavior. A large part of the article explains how to treat young suicidal attempters, who are often unwilling to undergo therapy. (VM)