Citation

Vélez YD, Dávila PT, Hernández SL. Rev. Puertorriquena Psicol. 2015; 26(1): 90-106.

Vernacular Title

Retos en la intervención con adolescentes puertorriqueños/as que manifiestan comportamiento suicida.

Affiliation

UNIVERSIDAD DE PUERTO RICO RECINTO DE RÍO PIEDRAS, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Asociación de Psicólogos de Puerto Rico)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

26702337

PMCID

PMC4686126

Abstract

This article is a case study of a Puerto Rican adolescent with suicidal behavior. The adolescent began a Socio-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicidal Behavior (SCBT), an ambulatory treatment, after being hospitalized for a suicide attempt. The SCBT incorporates an ecological and developmental perspective to CBT. She initially presented low self-esteem, and significant depressive and anxiety symptoms. At the end of treatment, the adolescent revealed a significant change in symptoms, and a better use of her coping skills. No suicidal ideation was presented during previous months, neither during follow up. Case analysis allowed treatment protocol modifications, particularly family sessions and communication skills, thus contributing to its further feasibility.

Language: es