Evaluating and Treating Adolescent Suicide Attempters: From Research to Practice

by Anthony Spirito, James C. Overholser

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780126579512
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	12/01/2002
Series:	Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	358
Product dimensions:	0.74(w) x 6.00(h) x 9.00(d)

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

Editorial Reviews

"This book contains a number of pearls of clinical wisdom that can be helpful in evaluating suicidal youth... this book represents an up-to-date compendium of information about youth suicide attempts... this book is one 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

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