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- Title
Preventing Youth Suicide: The Importance of Detecting Risk Factors and Warning Signs.
- Authors
King, Keith A.; Vidourek, Rebecca A.; Wagner, Donald I.; Merianos, Ashley L.
- Abstract
Suicide affects a sizeable percentage of youth each year. The overall suicide rate for teens has more than tripled since the 1950s, while the rate for the general population has remained fairly stable. In the US, suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15 to 24 year olds. The overwhelming majority of suicidal youth shows warning signs and possesses specific risk factors. In order to effectively prevent youth suicide, health professionals, adults, parents, and teens need to be aware of suicidal warning signs and risk factors. In addition, awareness of appropriate intervention steps is critical.
- Subjects
SUICIDAL behavior in youth; ADOLESCENT psychology; OPERANT behavior; SUICIDE risk factors; EXPERIENTIAL psychotherapy
- Publication
Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy / Revista de PSIHOterapie Experientiala, 2012, Vol 15, Issue 4, p34
- ISSN
1453-634X
- Publication type
Article