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. 2014 Mar;37(3):65-69.

Conducting Research on Adolescent Suicide Attempters: Dilemmas and Decisions

Michele Berk  1 , Molly Adrian  2 , Elizabeth McCauley  3 , Joan Asarnow  4 , Claudia Avina  5 , Marsha Linehan  6
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Conducting Research on Adolescent Suicide Attempters: Dilemmas and Decisions

Michele Berk et al. Behav Ther (N Y N Y). 2014 Mar.

Abstract

Research on effective treatments for adolescent suicide attempters is urgently needed. However, there has been a lack of research in this area. This is likely a result of the multiple challenges faced by investigators working with individuals at high risk of suicide. Based on our experiences conducting a large, randomized clinical trial with adolescent suicide attempters, in this article, we review ways to address these challenges in order to facilitate needed research on suicide prevention in adolescents.

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