Suicide in Children and Adolescents

Michelle A. Patriquin, PhD, ABPP
Routledge
2023
Target Audience
Both
About the Book

 

Understanding and Preventing Youth Suicide

Suicide among children and teens is a growing concern. This book explores the latest research on why it happens and how to help prevent it.

Why It Happens

  • Looks at key risk factors like anxiety, sleep issues, and past abuse
  • Highlights how violence and trauma can increase suicide risk
  • Helps readers understand the complex causes of suicidal thoughts in young people

Ways to Help

  • Shares proven treatment methods, including safety planning
  • Explains how professionals use tools like CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality)
  • Offers guidance on how to support at-risk youth effectively

This book helps caring adults, professionals, and students better understand what drives youth suicide and what can be done to save lives.