Suicide and Suicidal Behaviors in Children and Adolescents

Abstract

[examines the] literature base on suicidal behavior in [children and adolescents] suicidal behavior as a distinct form of psychopathology / nosology of suicidal behavior in youngsters [suicide completion, suicide attempts, suicidal ideation] / [epidemiology and] evaluation of suicidal behavior in young people / identifying youngsters at risk for suicidal behaviors: a 2-stage school-based screening procedure / interventions for suicidal behavior in young people [cognitive-behavioral interventions, role of the family, efficacy of suicide prevention programs] / issues and difficulties in the study of suicidal behavior [sample and design characteristics; issues in the assessment, measurement, and operationalization of suicidal behavior] (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: chapter)