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

This chapter provides 2 case studies of suicidal adolescents. It includes methods & behaviours to not for. Risk factors & protective factors are also included. A multifocal assessment of risk is described, as is screening for risk, treatment, termination of treatment, malpractice, prevention & a summary of guidelines for practice. (75+ ref.)