Substance Abuse and Suicide: Promoting Resilience against Self-Destructive Behavior in Youth.

Forman, Susan G.; Kalafat, John

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ERIC Number: EJ606146

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Substance Abuse and Suicide: Promoting Resilience against Self-Destructive Behavior in Youth.

Forman, Susan G.; Kalafat, John

School Psychology Review, v27 n3 p398-406 1998

Article summarizes information on the prevalence of self-destructive behaviors and includes risk and protective factors. Describes the effectiveness of existing prevention programs. Proposes a coordinated, resilience-building prevention strategy which addresses generic and domain-specific knowledge and skills. (Author/JDM)

Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescents, Outreach Programs, Prevention, Self Destructive Behavior, Social Influences, Substance Abuse, Suicide

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special topic: "Resilience Applied: The Promise and Pitfalls of School-Based Resilience Programs." For related documents see CG 555 208-213.