TY - JOUR PY - 1978// TI - Psychiatric hospital treament of suicidal children JO - Suicide and life-threatening behavior A1 - Pfeffer, C. R. SP - 150 EP - 160 VL - 8 IS - 3 N2 - Three phases of psychiatric hospital treatment of children, ages 6 to 12 years, admitted to the hospital because of suicidal threats or suicidal attempts are described. Suicidal behavior in young children must always be taken seriously. Although suicidal behavior usually ceases upon hospitalization, suicidal ideas may continue to be expressed in play fantasy. In addition to individual and milieu therapy, treatment must also include concomitant assistance of the parents. The treatment procedures are illustrated by suicidal case examples of a depressed girl, an acting-out boy, and a psychotic boy. LA - SN - 0363-0234 UR - http://dx.doi.org/ ID - ref1 ER -