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Outpatient Treatment Alternative for Suicidal Youth

NCJ Number
125911
Journal
Journal of Adolescence Volume: 13 Issue: 3 Dated: (September 1990) Pages: 265-277
Author(s)
S E Gutstein; M D Rudd
Date Published
1990
Length
13 pages
Annotation
The present study demonstrates the safety and effectiveness of an outpatient treatment program for suicidal children and adolescents.
Abstract
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 3 and 6 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. 1 table, 3 figures, and 29 references. (Author abstract)