Proceedings
Suicide Intervention With Hearing-Impaired Adolescents
Critchfield A B~~Morrison F~~Quinn W M
Little research is available on adolescent suicide in the deaf population. This presentation reviewed the general literature, highlighting those areas in which particular application could be made to hearing-impaired adolescents. A summary was provided of the unique dynamics & factors which apply to hearing impaired adolescents & which helping progressionals should keep in mind while working with severely depressed adolescents. A model for intervention was offered, with specific techniques which may be used in helping suicidal adolescents who are deaf. (19 refs.)