Evaluating and treating adolescent suicide attempters :  from research to practice / 
edited by Anthony Spirito, James C. Overholser. 
 - Amsterdam ;  Boston :  Academic Press,  ©2003. 
 - 1 online resource (xv, 340 pages). 
 - Practical resources for the mental health professional .
 - Practical resources for the mental health professional. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>1. Understanding attempted suicide in adolescence / Anthony Spirito -- 2. Precursors to adolescent suicide attempts / James Overholser, Anthony Spirito -- 3. Predisposing factors in suicide attempts: life stressors / James Overholser -- 4. Mood states: depression, anger, and anxiety / Barbara A. Wolfsdorf, Jennifer Freeman, Kristen D'Eramo, James Overholser, Anthony Spirito -- 5. Cognitive factors: hopelessness, coping and problem solving / Christianne Esposito, Benjamin Johnson, Barbara A. Wolfsdorf, Anthony Spirito -- 6. Behavioral factors: substance use / Robyn Mehlenbeck, Anthony Spirito, Nancy Barnett, James Overholser -- 7. Behavioral factors: impulsive and aggressive behavior / C. Esposito, A. Spirito, J. Overholser -- 8. Social factors: family functioning / Jamie Hollenbeck, Jennifer Dyl, Anthony Spirito -- 9. Social factors: peer relationships / Mitchell J. Prinstein -- 10. Social factors: isolation and loneliness versus social activity / Sylvia M. Valeri -- 11. High-risk populations / Julia M. DiFilippo, Cristianne Esposito, James Overholser, Anthony Spirito -- 12. The outcome of suicide attempts among adolescents / Julie Boergers, Anthony Spirito -- 13. Case examples / Anthony Spirito, Jane Kurkjian, Deidre Donaldson -- 14. Treatment of adolescent suicide attempters / Deidre Donaldson, Anthony Spirito, James Overholser -- 15. Working with suicidal teens: integrating clinical practice and current research / James Overholser, Anthony Spirito. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0585492042 9780585492049 9780126579512 0126579512 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Teenagers--Suicidal behavior.<br/>Adolescent psychotherapy.<br/>PSYCHOLOGY--Suicide.<br/>Adolescent psychotherapy.<br/>Teenagers--Suicidal behavior.<br/>Zelfmoordpogingen.<br/>Adolescenten.<br/>Behandeling.<br/>Evaluatie.<br/>Suicide, Attempted.<br/>Adolescent.<br/>Psychology, Adolescent.<br/>Suicide--prevention & control.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RJ506.S9  / E95 2003eb 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>2003 C-159 WM 165  / E92 2003