Adolescents are among the highest risk groups for suicide. This manual provides clinicians with guidelines for identifying and treating suicidal adolescents. It covers in-patient treatment, family-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive/behaviour therapy, group therapy, and psychopharmacological intervention. The author reviews current knowledge regarding the biological, psychological and social risk factors for adolescent suicide.

This book examines the critical issues in understanding and treating depression and suicidal behavior in late life. Chapters cover the biology, psychology, epidemiology, and sociology of depression and suicidal behavior in late life.