Suicidal Behavior of Children (IN: Suicide: Guidelines for Assessment, Management, and Treatment, edited by B Bongar)

Chapter begins with epidemiology, i.e. suicide is 7th leading cause of death in 5- to 14-year-olds. It also notes some sex differences. It examines self-destructive methods used by children, risk factors for suicide, assessment of suicide potential, & treatment of suicidal children. The coordinated expertise of several professional disciplines is necessary to keep children safe and for optimal treatment planning. Guidelines for Practice are provided. (37 refs.)