College and University Student Suicide: Trends and Implications.

Westefeld, John S.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ417924

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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College and University Student Suicide: Trends and Implications.

Westefeld, John S.; And Others

Counseling Psychologist, v18 n3 p464-76 Jul 1990

Sees suicide among college and university students as an important campus issue because of its frequency and the severe trauma often precipitated by a suicide. Summarizes the prominent literature in the area of college student suicide, provides a critical review, identifies relevant themes, and discusses future directions. (TE)

Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Death, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Disturbances, Grief, Higher Education, Mortality Rate, Suicide, Trend Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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