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Hamilton, David J.; Taylor, Brian J.; Killick, Campbell; Bickerstaff, David – Child Care in Practice, 2015
Self-harming and suicide amongst adolescents are reported to be increasing in Europe and internationally. For young people in state care, this aspect of mental well-being is of particular concern. The aim of this study was to establish the incidence of suicidal ideation and behaviour amongst young people (age 16-21 years) leaving state care in one…
Descriptors: Suicide, Psychological Patterns, Self Destructive Behavior, Adolescents
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Dil, L. M.; Vuijk, P. J. – Child Care in Practice, 2012
Psychiatric emergency services for children and adolescents vary in process, structure and outcome. There are few systematic studies on the type and prevalence of psychiatric problems encountered, related circumstances or resulting interventions. Evidence in these areas is important in evaluation of the function of mental health services in the…
Descriptors: Psychiatric Services, Health Services, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Programs
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Tomlinson, Mike – Child Care in Practice, 2007
Suicides in Northern Ireland are examined in the context of what is known about global and regional trends with respect to gender and age, and change over time. For Northern Ireland, suicide numbers and rates are plotted for 10-24 year olds from 1967 to 2005. Questions are raised about the validity of officially registered suicides in the light of…
Descriptors: Accidents, Age Differences, Gender Differences, Adolescents