Citation

Briggs S, Maltsberger JT, Goldblatt MJ, Linder R, Fiedler G. Arch. Suicide Res. 2006; 10(4): 323-337.

Affiliation

Tavistock Clinic, London, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811110600790918

PMID

16920683

Abstract

Assessing and engaging suicidal adolescents in psychoanalytic psychotherapy is filled with complexity and stress, but offers a potential for lasting suicide prevention. This study provides a detailed account of the initial psychotherapy sessions with a suicidal teenager, drawing extensively on the comprehensive notes taken by the therapist. Four discussants were invited to provide their perspectives as to how they would assess the main factors in the case and from this to provide a brief commentary for their own perspectives. This study concludes with a discussion of the differences and commonalities between the various contributions.

Language: en