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Interventions for suicidal children and their parents

C R Pfeffer

    Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Family dynamics significantly impact suicidal children. Holistic family therapy is crucial for treatment, addressing immediate safety and long-term psychopathology for better outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    • Family Systems Theory
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Suicidal behavior in children is a critical concern.
    • Family dynamics play a significant role in child development and mental health.
    • Existing treatments may not fully address the systemic family issues contributing to suicidal ideation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify key features of family organization in families with suicidal children.
    • To outline a comprehensive, holistic family treatment approach for suicidal children.
    • To delineate phases and specific interventions for acute and long-term treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of family organizational features in suicidal children.
    • Development of a holistic family therapy model.
    • Description of acute and long-term treatment phases and interventions.

    Main Results:

    • Identified five key family organizational features: inhibition of change, blurred generational boundaries, spousal conflict, projected parental feelings, and symbiotic parent-child interaction.
    • Emphasized the necessity of a holistic family approach for effective treatment.
    • Outlined critical interventions for acute care (safety, recognition, role adjustment, change) and long-term therapy (child psychopathology, parental conflict resolution, characterological issues).

    Conclusions:

    • Family organization significantly influences suicidal behavior in children.
    • A holistic, family-centered treatment approach is essential for managing suicidal behavior in children.
    • Addressing both immediate safety and underlying family system dynamics is vital for successful long-term outcomes.

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