Citation

Berman AL, Jobes DA. Death Stud. 1994; 18(4): 375-389.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07481189408252684

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

An overview of the clinical assessment, treatment, and management of suicidal adolescents is presented. Risk assessment is discussed as a multifocal evaluation of variables related to negative personal history, psychopathology, the breakdown of defenses, social isolation, negative views of the self/hopelessness, and stress. Treatment planning is presented as addressing suicide lethality and intentionality through the selection of an appropriate site and modality of treatment (e.g., inpatient us. outpatient setting and individual us. family therapy). Individual psychotherapy is highlighted, with techniques of strategic crisis intervention and postcrisis intervention reviewed. Termination issues, malpractice liability concerns, and general principles of competent practice pertaining to clinical work with suicidal adolescents are also examined.

Language: en