The Relationship between Lethality of Attempted Suicide and Prior Suicidal Communications in a Sample of Residential Youth.

Handwerk, Michael L.; Larzelere, Robert E.; Friman, Patrick C.; Mitchell, Annie M.

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ERIC Number: EJ585296

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Publication Date: 1998

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The Relationship between Lethality of Attempted Suicide and Prior Suicidal Communications in a Sample of Residential Youth.

Handwerk, Michael L.; Larzelere, Robert E.; Friman, Patrick C.; Mitchell, Annie M.

Journal of Adolescence, v21 n4 p407-14 Aug 1998

The relationship between the number of suicidal communications prior to an attempt and the lethality of the attempt is investigated. Attempters who made fewer suicidal communications tended to use more lethal methods. A history of drug abuse was more prevalent in the low communication group. (Author/EMK)

Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Clinical Diagnosis, Communication (Thought Transfer), Mental Health, Prevention, Psychological Evaluation, Risk, Risk Management, Substance Abuse, Suicide

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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