Citation

Singer JB. Brief Treat. Crisis Interv. 2006; 6(3): 234-247.

Affiliation

University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work, CL2117, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. (cooljazz@flash.net)

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Oxford University Press)

DOI

10.1093/brief-treatment/mhl004

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Crisis intervention for suicidal youth with comorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)/major depressive disorder (MDD) presents special challenges for evidence-based practitioners. This article reviews the treatment literature on suicide and comorbid ADHD/MDD. The findings are applied to a clinical case vignette. A 2-phase intervention based on expert consensus guidelines is introduced as a way of addressing both the suicidal crisis and the underlying comorbid diagnosis. Implications for practice and research are discussed.