Chapter
Depressive Syndromes and Suicide (IN: Psychotherapy With Children and Adolescents, ed. by H Remschmidt, rev. and trans. from German by P M Wehmeier and H Crimlisk)
Herpertz-Dahlmann B
This chapter begins by examining the definition & classification, epidemiology, & aetiology of depression & depressive syndromes. Psychological theories & approaches to treatment are explored, as are evaluation studies of the effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy in depressed children & adolescents. The author then explores the definition, epidemiology & aetiology of suicidal behaviour in children & adolescents. A detailed examination of various treatment options follows. (32 refs)