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• Conceptual, theoretical and intervention input on suicide in adolescents.
• Myths, stigma and stereotypes associated with suicide.
• The most current research findings on adolescent suicide.
• The psychology and psychiatry of suicidal ideation and suicidal behaviour.
• The psychiatric and psychological co-morbidities that increase the risk of suicide, and the treatment thereof.
• DSM 5 Suicidal Behavioural Disorder
• Emotional and behavioural dysregulation and strategies for intervention.
• The social, interpersonal and family context of adolescent suicide.
• A framework of understanding comprising risk indicators, risk assessment and intervention for mental-health and allied professionals
• Immediate responses needed for an adolescent who is suicidal or has attempted suicide.
• Additional areas of focus:
  • Guidelines for schools and therapists, and resources for adolescents and professionals.
  • Prevention.
  • Clinical case examples will be presented.