Citation

Pfeffer CR. Suicide Life Threat. Behav. 1978; 8(3): 150-160.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1978, American Association of Suicidology, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

715854

Abstract

Three phases of psychiatric hospital treatment of children, ages 6 to 12 years, admitted to the hospital because of suicidal threats or suicidal attempts are described. Suicidal behavior in young children must always be taken seriously. Although suicidal behavior usually ceases upon hospitalization, suicidal ideas may continue to be expressed in play fantasy. In addition to individual and milieu therapy, treatment must also include concomitant assistance of the parents. The treatment procedures are illustrated by suicidal case examples of a depressed girl, an acting-out boy, and a psychotic boy.