Suicidal Communications in Adolescents

Suicidal behaviour protective factors in adolescents.

1 Psychiatrist and Researcher, Clinique des troubles de l’humeur and Centre de Recherche de l’institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal, Hôpital Rivière-des-Prairies, Montréal, Québec; Associate Professor, Département de Psychiatrie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec. Correspondence: Centre de Recherche, de l’institut universitaire en santé mentale de l’Université de Montréal, ...

Dating violence and suicidal behavior in adolescents.

The aim of this paper is to assess the possible consequences of adolescent physical, emotional and sexual dating violence through a review of the literature on the topic. An electronic search of major biomedical bibliographic databases (Pubmed, ISI, PsycINFO) was used to retrieve articles providing information on the prevalence rates, risk factors, associated consequences and possible preventiv...

Suicidal behavior in children and adolescents.

Although many of the principles and approaches toward suicidal youth are similar to those used with suicidal adults, some key differences exist. This article highlights the main differences between adolescent and adult suicidal behavior. Screening and assessment, treatment, and legal implications related to this population are also explored.

[Suicidal tendencies in neurotic children and adolescents].

Non-Fatal Suicidal Behaviors in Adolescents

In the USA, suicide ranked as the third leading cause of death for adolescents in 1999. Non-fatal suicidal behaviours are suicidal thought, specific suicidal plan and suicide attempt. Prospective studies have emphasized the high subsequent suicide rates in clinically presenting suicide attempters. This study was planned to critically review the existing international literature on this area, an...