A systematic review and meta-analysis of cognitive behavioural treatments for suicidal and self-harm behaviours in adolescents

Canadian Psychology

Volumn 56, Issue 4, 2015, Pages 368-378

  Labelle, Réal ^a   Pouliot, Louise ^a   Janelle, Alain ^a  

^a UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC À MONTRÉAL   (Canada)

Author keywords

Adolescent; Cognitive behavioural; Self harm; Suicidal behaviours; Treatment

Indexed keywords

EID: 85000350923     PISSN: 07085591     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/a0039159     Document Type: Review

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