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Factors in the Assessment of Suicidality in Youth

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Suicide remains a leading cause of death among youth, and suicide ideation and behavior are relatively common in both normal and clinical populations. Clinicians working with young people must assess for the presence of suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior, and other risk factors, in order to determine the level of risk. This paper provides the clinician with a summary of risk factors for youth suicide, as well as providing standardized terminology to enhance assessment of suicidal ideation and behavior.

Source: CNS Spectrums

DOI: 10.1017/s1092852900020678

Authors: Kelly Posner, Glenn A. Melvin, Barbara Stanley, Maria A. Oquendo, Madelyn Gould

Institutions: New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University, Monash Health

Language: English

Topic: Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health