Machine derived contents note: Introduction -- Epidemiology and Nature of Suicide in Children and Adolescents -- Causes of Suicide -- Aftermath of Child and Adolescent Suicide -- Epidemiology and Nature of Attempted Suicide -- Contributory Factors in Attempted Suicide -- Motivational Aspects of Suicidal Behavior -- Management of Children and Adolescents Following Suicide Attempts -- Outcome Following Attempted Suicide -- Prevention of Child and Adolescent Suicidal Behavior -- Concluding Comments