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Reasons for living in a clinical sample of adolescents
- Authors:
- PINTO Aureen, WHISMAN Mark A., CONWELL Yeates
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 21(4), August 1998, pp.397-405.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
The psychometric properties and validity of the Reasons for Living (RFL) Inventory are examined in a sample of psychiatrically hospitalised adolescents, aged 13 to 18 years, identified as suicide ideators, suicide attempters, and psychiatric controls. Correlational analyses indicated that RFL factors were associated with suicidal ideation, depression, and hopelessness, and predicted unique variance in suicidal ideation over that accounted for by depression and hopelessness. The findings provide support for the RFL as a sound measure for clinical and research assessment in adolescents.
Family rigidity, adolescent problem-solving deficits, and suicidal ideation: a mediational model
- Authors:
- CARRIS Melissa J., SHEEBER Lisa, HOWE Steven
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 21(4), August 1998, pp.459-472.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
Family rigidity and adolescent problem-solving deficits have each been linked to adolescent suicidal behaviours. Evaluates the hypothesis that family rigidity has primarily an indirect effect on adolescent suicidal ideation through its effect on adolescent problem-solving deficits. The findings confirms that family rigidity has an indirect effect on adolescent suicidal ideation through its effect on adolescent problem-solving deficits. Directions for treatment efforts are discussed.
Threatened by stability
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.3.98, 1998, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Finds out how two social workers tried to help an aggressive women seen as untreatable by psychiatric services.
Suicidal ideation in adolescent clinical sample: attachment patterns and clinical implications
- Authors:
- LESSARD Jocelyne C., MORETTI Marlene M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 21(4), August 1998, pp.383-395.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
This article investigates the relationship between attachment patterns and suicidal ideation in a clinical sample of adolescents. Participants were assessed on level of current ideation through self-report questionnaire. Categorical analyses indicated that youth with predominantly fearful or preoccupied attachment were more likely to endorse suicidal ideation than were predominantly secure or dismissing youth. The importance of attachment theory for understanding the factors underlying suicidal ideation in troubled youth is discussed and implications for therapeutic intervention are presented.
Negative life events and adolescent suicidal behaviour: a critical analysis from the stress process perspective
- Authors:
- SANDIN Bonifacio, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 21(4), August 1998, pp.415-426.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
Examines empirical evidence concerning relationships between negative life events and adolescent suicidal behaviour. Separate critical analyses are made for suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and completed suicide, suggesting common and differential aspects. Although there is evidence supporting the hypothesis that life events may comprise a risk factor for adolescent suicidal behaviour, their contribution tends to be moderate or weak. A stress process model is presented as a possible alternative to better understanding the relationships between stress and suicide, and to provide a conceptual and heuristic framework for future research.
Gender differences in rates and correlates of suicidal behaviour amongst child psychiatric out-patients
- Authors:
- WANNAN Gary, FOMBONNE Eric
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 21(4), August 1998, pp.371-381.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
This study determines factors associated with suicidal ideas attempts of threats in psychiatric out-patients aged between 8 and 17 years who attended a British teaching hospital. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed by sex on the data from the standard department questionnaire. Substance abuse, depression and distributed relationships with adults were predictors of suicidal behaviour for both sexes. For female subjects, anti-social behaviour was also associated. In girls alone, depression had significant interaction effects with substance abuse and conduct disorder. Possible reasons for these differences are discussed.
An integrative conceptual framework for assessing and treating suicidal behavior in adolescents
- Authors:
- RUDD M. David, JOINTER Thomas E.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 21(4), August 1998, pp.489-498.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
Suicidal adolescents represent uniquely demanding clinical population. Regardless of psychotherapeutic orientation, the existing standards of care demand a relatively broad and integrative approach with multiple and specific treatment targets, as well as ongoing and repeated risk assessment. This article provides an integrative conceptual framework for these tasks in day to day clinical practice with essentially two goals: (1) to provide a summary of therapeutic and assessment tasks consistent with existing standards of care and supported by empirical findings, and (2) to emphasise the varied roles, tasks, demands and limitations of psychotherapy with suicidal adolescents.
Supporting clients with suicidal impulses in the community
- Author:
- BRIMBLECOMBE Neil
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 11.3.98, 1998, pp.49-51.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Explains why intense, immediate community support services for people experiencing suicidal intentions have proved more effective than admission to a psychiatric unit.
"It's like death - but not permanent"
- Author:
- DEACON Jude
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Practice, 12(1), 1998, pp.77-91.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Describes an assessment for psychotherapeutic help of a young man, undertaken at the Tavistock Clinic Adolescent Department. Outlines the purpose and context of the intervention, along with formulations of the situation and ways in which these ideas were informed by the contributions of theory, the support opportunities available within the setting, and an understanding of developmental issues. This account illustrates the difficulties of assessing a disturbed and suicidal adolescent, and of reaching a balanced and considered decision about the appropriateness and safety of psychotherapy in the community whilst holding in mind considerations of risk.
Screening for suicidal ideation in children and adolescents: methodological considerations
- Author:
- KLIMES-DOUGAN Bonnie
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 21(4), August 1998, pp.435-444.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
The prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempts varies considerably depending on (a) who the reporters are for youth suicidality, (b) the degree of retrospection required, and (c) the type of measure used to assess suicidality. The purpose of this article is to examine some of the methodological issues that should be considered when administering suicidal screening measures to children and adolescents.