Citation

Pedreira-Massa JL. Revista de Psicopatologia y Psicologia Clinica 2019; 24(3): 217-237.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019)

DOI

10.5944/rppc.26280

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Suicidal behaviors in adolescence: A practical guide for intervention and prevention. In Spain, suicide rates have increased during the last ten years. The increase has been particularly significant among adolescents. This paper realizes a conceptual update of suicidal behavior, following WHO criteria. A review is carried out of the risk factors for suicidal behavior in adolescence, both biological, psychological and social, differentiating between concurrent causes, precipitating causes and underlying psychopathological process. In particular, a review of the concept of suicidal ideation in adolescence is carried out, as an entry key to develop early intervention and preventive intervention activities. Finally, a protocol is created for intervention and prevention from social, media, school, family and health systems, including intervention by hospital emergency services. © Asociación Española de Psicología Clínica y Psicopatología.

Language: es

Keywords

Prevention; Suicide; Adolescence; Suicidal ideation; Early intervention