Suicide and Suicidal Behaviors in Children and Adolescents (IN: Handbook of Depression in Children and Adolescents, ed. by W M Reynolds and H F Johnston)

This chapter illustrates that suicidal behavior in children & adolescents is one of the most significant mental health problems among youth today. The epidemiology of suicidal behavior in this age group is described, along with its evaluation & assessment. The relation between suicidal behavior & psychopathology in young people is also explored. Intervention techniques are discussed, as are issues & difficulties in the study of suicidal behavior. (342 refs)