Citation

Hunt Q, Sandoval-Barrett J, Diamond G. Psychiatr. Ann. 2017; 47(8): 412-415.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Healio)

DOI

10.3928/00485713-20170707-01

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in adolescents worldwide. Recent studies have identified familial and relational risk factors for suicide in adolescence. Unfortunately, few family-based treatments have been developed and tested for this challenging population. Attachment-based family therapy (ABFT) is a brief family-based treatment that has been shown to effectively reduce suicide ideation and attempts. Using five treatment tasks, ABFT focuses on reframing the problem to a systemic issue, developing understanding of the system and the depression, and creating corrective attachment experiences. Based on attachment theory, ABFT helps the adolescent and their parent(s) to develop a more secure relationship that will function as a buffer against suicide-related thoughts and behaviors in the future. © SLACK Incorporated.

Language: en