The Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents at Risk for Suicide (IN: Suicide Over Life Cycle, ed. by S J Blumenthal and D Kupfer)

This article reviews the epidemiology & risk factors for youth suicide, suicidal behavior & suicidal ideation. The authors discuss the assessment of suicide potential in young psychiatric patients, including the impact of psychosocial, & psychiatric factors. Somatic & diminishing treatments are examined for their effectiveness in diminishing suicidal behavior. Specific treatments for various psychiatric disorders are also included. (VM)