Family therapy of suicidal ideation and behavior in adolescents

Abstract

Suicide is a serious public health problem worldwide.Therefore, effective prevention and intervention of suicidal ideation and behavior is essential.Cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and supportive psychotherapy have positive effects on improving suicidal ideation and behavior in adolescents.Actually, adolescent workers often work with more than one adolescent, it is often also necessary to work with their families, caregivers and other relevant individuals.This article reviews the intervention methods of family-based effective intervention on suicidal ideation and behavior of adolescents.

Keywords

family therapy / cognitive behavior therapy / dialectical behavior therapy / suicide / self-injury