@article{ref1,
title="Destructive groups: The role of projective identification in suicidal groups of young people",
journal="British journal of psychotherapy",
year="2015",
author="Goldblatt, M.J. and Briggs, S. and Lindner, R.",
volume="31",
number="1",
pages="38-53",
abstract="Group suicidal behaviour by young people has been attracting increasing worldwide attention, but the subject has rarely been studied from a clinical or psychodynamic perspective. Although etiological factors are not well understood, unconscious as well as conscious group processes likely contribute to self-destructive actions. In this article we discuss the role of projective identification in the development of suicidal behaviour by individuals who are part of a destructive group. We consider how these factors may operate, illustrated through a case description of a young man involved with a group of high-school students that included at least four who made serious suicide attempts. Recognition and understanding of these forms of communication have important implications for clinical practice and suicide prevention. © 2015 BPF and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0265-9883",
doi="10.1111/bjp.12134",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bjp.12134"
}