Citation

Wells KC, Heilbron N. Cogn. Behav. Pract. 2012; 19(2): 301-314.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.cbpra.2011.06.004

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

A considerable research base underscores the importance of family functioning in the risk for and treatment of adolescent suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This paper reviews the extant empirical literature documenting associations between features of the family context and adolescent suicidal thoughts and behaviors. A case example is provided to illustrate how family factors may guide case conceptualization and treatment planning for suicidal adolescents. In light of the growing support for treatment approaches predicated on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the paper focuses on many of the common family treatment elements, notably interventions with parents across treatment studies with adolescent suicidal populations. A specific treatment known as CBT for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP; Stanley et al., 2009) serves as an exemplar for how interventions with parents may be applied in the context of an integrated intervention for teen suicide. The paper reviews issues salient to the implementation of key components of treatment with parents and addresses specific treatment considerations and challenges. © 2011.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; human; suicide; Suicide; Adolescence; suicidal ideation; patient safety; suicide attempt; suicidal behavior; article; treatment planning; disease association; priority journal; cognitive therapy; child parent relation; medical literature; problem solving; family therapy; emotional stress; evidence based medicine; reinforcement; Cognitive-behavioral therapy; Suicidal Behavior; family interaction; family functioning; family relation; life stress; communication skill; Family treatment