Citation

Shulman S, Margalit M. J. Adolesc. 1985; 8(3): 263-269.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1985, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

4056170

Abstract

This article delineates the interpersonal function of suicidal behavior in children. Children's suicidal attempts have a major impact on their immediate surroundings and can be perceived as a mode of controlling the family or school. In order to highlight this approach, a case of epidemic suicidal attempts in a special education high school is presented. A systemic mode of intervention, consisting of an adolescents' group and a teachers' group within the school system, is described. The importance of implementing systemic modes in preventing suicide is outlined.

Language: en