Understanding suicidal behaviour in young people referred to specialist CAMHS: A qualitative psychoanalytic clinical research project.

A number of referred young people who deliberately harmed themselves or attempted suicide, who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and consented to participate, were offered an extended individual and family assessment. Grounded Theory analysis of the qualitative data led to the formulation of the Truth Danger Theory. The Truth Danger Theory provides explanations and predictions for suicidal behaviour and has implications for clinical practice.