An outpatient treatment alternative for suicidal youth.
The present study demonstrates the safety and effectiveness of an outpatient treatment program for suicidal children and adolescents. Pre- and post-treatment measures of patient behavior and family functioning are presented for 47 adolescents and latency-aged children who received treatment from the Systemic Crisis Intervention Program at the Houston Child Guidance Center. Follow-up was conducted at three and six months and at a point between 12-18 months. All measures indicated significant long-term improvement. Data concerning post-institutional use and suicidal behavior are also presented.
Gutstein
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Houston Child Guidance Center, Texas.
Rudd
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D003419:Crisis Intervention / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology; D000092864:Suicide Prevention