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1. Background Papers to the National Suicide Prevention Conference: An Overview and Perspective.

Author

Davidson, Lucy, Ross, Virginia, and Silverman, Morton M.

Subjects
*SUICIDE prevention, *CONFERENCES & conventions, *SUICIDAL behavior, *AMERICANS, *PSYCHOLOGY
Abstract

The article focuses on review papers regarding the development of a national strategy for suicide prevention. It states that the Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network (SPAN) commissioned the papers for a national conference about suicide prevention that was held in Reno, Nevada in October 1998. It mentions that the strategy aims to determine, support, and coordinate integrated programs against suicidal behaviors in Americans at the community and national perspective.

Published
2001
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2. Nevada has elevate suicide, alcohol abuse rates.

Subjects
*MORTALITY, *SUICIDAL behavior, *ACCIDENTAL poisoning, *MEDICAL research
Abstract

The article presents the paper analyses of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nationwide mortality data about the elevated rates of death related to high-risk behaviors in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is claimed that both the state's rate of deadly accidental poisoning and suicide rate have increased. According to sociologist Matt Wray, possible contributing factors are gambling, social isolation and weak mental health system.

Published
2007