Suicidal Behaviour in Childhood

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Abstract
Suicidal behaviour and completed suicide in childhood are becoming increasing clinical and public health problems. A review of the literature of childhood and adolescent suicide, largely confined to children 13 years old or younger, reveals that there are little definitive clinical and demographic data on which to base rational assessment of such children. Furthermore, it seems evident that definitive information on adult suicide cannot be extrapolated directly to children. After review of the accumulated data to date, it is clear that further research is necessary and suggestions are made for two studies which could provide useful information.

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