Citation

Bridge JA, Goldstein TR, Brent DA. J. Child Psychol. Psychiatry 2006; 47(3-4): 372-394.

Affiliation

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1469-7610.2006.01615.x

PMID

16492264

Abstract

This review examines the descriptive epidemiology, and risk and protective factors for youth suicide and suicidal behavior. A model of youth suicidal behavior is articulated, whereby suicidal behavior ensues as a result of an interaction of socio-cultural, developmental, psychiatric, psychological, and family-environmental factors. On the basis of this review, clinical and public health approaches to the reduction in youth suicide and recommendations for further research will be discussed.