Citation

Brent DA. Pediatr. Rev. 1993; 14(10): 380-388.

Affiliation

Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8255818

Abstract

Depression, suicide, and suicidal behavior in the pediatric population are serious public health problems. Pediatricians in collaboration with psychiatrists and other mental health professionals can make an important contribution to the mental health of children and adolescents through the identification, referral, and management of depressed and suicidal youth.

Language: en