Comorbidity of Symptoms among Junior and Senior High School Suicide Attempters.

Wagner, Barry M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ548668

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Comorbidity of Symptoms among Junior and Senior High School Suicide Attempters.

Wagner, Barry M.; And Others

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v26 n3 p300-07 Fall 1996

Examines comorbidity among depressive symptoms, conduct problems, and alcohol and drug abuse in a sample of 1,050 students. Those reporting high levels of depression, along with either alcohol abuse or conduct problems, were more likely to attempt suicide than students reporting only one of these disorders. Other findings are reported. (RJM)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Problems, Depression (Psychology), Drug Abuse, Psychological Patterns, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Suicide, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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