Psychologiczne predyktory zachowań autodestrukcyjnych u dzieci i młodzieży – aspekt suicydogennych sekt

This article is a conclusion of reflections on issues related to psychological predispositions of self-de¬structive behaviors in children and adolescents. Groups, which are vulnerable to manipulation and social impact are especially young people. Historically, there are many examples of sects and social groups whose minors became victims. Suicide is one of the major causes of child and adolescent death. Due to the dangers that occur in the present day, it is worth to pay attention to preventive measures directed mainly to the youngest representatives of society.