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Adolescents who attempt suicide.
- Source :
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The Journal of pediatrics [J Pediatr] 1977 Apr; Vol. 90 (4), pp. 636-8. - Publication Year :
- 1977
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Abstract
- A suicide prevention program for teen-agers was established and at the completion of the first two years a review of the data was undertaken. A group of 65 adolescents who attempted suicide were identified in that time period. The median age group was 16 years, and 75% were girls. Ingestion was the predominant method used in these suicidal attempts. The major characteristics of these youngsters included long-term family disruption, social isolation, and academic difficulties. A subgroup of 25 adolescents received psychologic tests. When compared to a matched control group there was a significantly higher rate of minimal brain dysfunction for those adolescents who attempted suicide.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0022-3476
- Volume :
- 90
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of pediatrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 839384
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-3476(77)80389-2