Synopses & Reviews
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the emotional, behavioral and cognitive characteristics of adolescents who have attempted suicide. Each chapter opens with a case study vignette from the author's extensive clinical files followed by a summary of the empirical literature. Assessment and treatment practices close each chapter. While suicide is the third largest killer of adolescents, most suicide attempts do not result in death. Therefore the treatment of the suicide attempter following the attempt becomes a significant part of the clinician's work with these adolescents. Moreover, the precursors and behavioral markers for a suicide attempt become important signals for the school counselor, youth worker, or therapist. This book also include assessment measures to use when evaluating an adolescent who has attempted suicide.
KEY FEATURES
* Includes an outline form of an assessment battery for adolescents who have attempted suicide
* Analyzes and discusses treatment and case studies
* Presents detailed descriptions of specific therapy techniques useful with adolescents who attempt suicide
* Includes succinct reviews of the literature, ways to measure relevant factors related to suicidal behavior, tips for clinicians, and reviews of pertinent assessment measures
Review
"...worth having as a reference, guide, and teaching tool for those who work with youths at risk of suicidal behavior."
-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
Review
"...worth having as a reference, guide, and teaching tool for those who work with youths at risk of suicidal behavior."
-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD and ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
Synopsis
Evaluating and Treating Adolescent Suicide Attempters provides a comprehensive overview of the emotional, behavioral and cognitive characteristics of adolescents who have attempted suicide. Each chapter opens with a case study vignette from the author's extensive clinical files followed by a summary of the empirical literature. Assessment and treatment practices close each chapter. While suicide is the third largest killer of adolescents, most suicide attempts do not result in death. Therefore the treatment of the suicide attempter following the attempt becomes a significant part of the clinician's work with these adolescents. Moreover, the precursors and behavioral markers for a suicide attempt become important signals for the school counselor, youth worker, or therapist. This book also include assessment measures to use when evaluating an adolescent who has attempted suicide.
- Includes an outline form of an assessment battery for adolescents who have attempted suicide
- Analyzes and discusses treatment and case studies
- Presents detailed descriptions of specific therapy techniques useful with adolescents who attempt suicide
- Includes succinct reviews of the literature, ways to measure relevant factors related to suicidal behavior, tips for clinicians, and reviews of pertinent assessment measures
Synopsis
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the emotional, behavioral and cognitive characteristics of adolescents who have attempted suicide. While suicide is one of the largest killers of adolescents, most suicide attempts do not result in death. Therefore the treatment of the suicide attempter following the attempt becomes a significant part of the clinician's work with these adolescents. Moreover, the precursors and behavioral markers for a suicide attempt become important signals for the school counselor, youth worker, or therapist.
In Evaluating and Treating Adolescent Suicide Attempters, the reader is provided with an overview of important cognitions, emotions, and behaviors pertinent to adolescent suicidal behavior. Separate chapters are devoted to mood states, cognitive characteristics, substance abuse, family factors, and interpersonal issues related to suicidal behavior. Measures to assess each of these factors are described in each chapter. Each chapter opens with a case study vignette from the author's extensive clinical files followed by a summary of the empirical literature.
Synopsis
eath. Therefore the treatment of the suicide attempter following the attempt becomes a significant part of the clinician's work with these adolescents. Moreover, the precursors and behavioral markers for a suicide attempt become important signals for the school counselor, youth worker, or therapist.
In Evaluating and Treating Adolescent Suicide Attempters, the reader is provided with an overview of important cognitions, emotions, and behaviors pertinent to adolescent suicidal behavior. Separate chapters are devoted to mood states, cognitive characteristics, substance abuse, family factors, and interpersonal issues related to suicidal behavior. Measures to assess each of these factors are described in each chapter. Each chapter opens with a case study vignette from the author's extensive clinical files followed by a summary of the empirical literature.
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vior. Measures to assess each of these factors are described in each chapter. Each chapter opens with a case study vignette from the author's extensive clinical files followed by a summary of the empirical literature.
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hapter. Each chapter opens with a case study vignette from the author's extensive clinical files followed by a summary of the empirical literature.
Table of Contents
Understanding Attempted Suicide in Adolescence.
Precursors to Adolescent Suicide Attempts.
Predisposing Factors in Suicide Attempts: Life Stressors.
Mood States: Depression. Anger. Anxiety.
Cognitive Factors: Hopeless, Coping, and Problem-Solving.
Behavioral Factors: Substance Use.
Behavioral Factors: Impulsive and Aggressive Behavior.
Social Factors: Family Functioning.
Social Factors: Peer Relationship.
Social Factors: Isolation and Loneliness versus Social Activity.
High-Risk Populations.
The Outcome of Suicide Attempts among Adolescents.
Case Examples.
Treatment of Adolescent Suicide.
Working with Suicide Teens: Integrating Clinical Practical and Current Research.