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Saffer, Jerry B. – Adolescence, 1986
This paper describes a group of adolescents who met with a therapist after a friend had committed suicide. The purpose of the group was to discuss the feelings engendered by the suicide. The setting up of the group, an explanation of the victim's difficulties, and issues dealt with by the group are described. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Crisis Intervention, Death, Emotional Response
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Jepson, Lisa; Juszczak, Linda; Fisher, Martin – Adolescence, 1998
Describes the mental-health and medical services provided at a high-school-based service center. Five years after the center's inception mental health visits had quadrupled. One third of students utilizing the center reported substance abuse within their family. Other reasons for center use included pregnancy, suicidal ideation, obesity,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Depression (Psychology), Family Problems, High School Students