Adolescent Suicide: A Review of Influences and the Means for Prevention.

Wodarski, John S.; Harris, Pamela

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ERIC Number: EJ365644

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Adolescent Suicide: A Review of Influences and the Means for Prevention.

Wodarski, John S.; Harris, Pamela

Social Work, v32 n6 p477-84 Nov-Dec 1987

Addresses adolescent suicide, the third leading cause of death among youths. Reviews depression, stress, family, and peer factors that impinge on adolescents and predispose them to suicide. Examines role of professionals in prevention efforts and outlines practice paradigm for identifying and helping suicidal adolescents. (Author/KS)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Role, Depression (Psychology), Family Influence, Peer Influence, Prevention, Stress Variables, Suicide

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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