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Suicide Over the Life Span: Children (IN: Macmillan Encyclopedia of Death and Dying, vol.2: L-Z, ed. by R Kastenbaum)
Mishara B L
This encyclopedia entry examines the development of children’s understanding of suicide & death, & how these can effect their own engagement in suicidal behaviors. Prevention & intervention approaches for treating suicidal children (under age 10) are discussed. (7 refs)