Depression and Suicide in Deaf Adolescents.

Messenger, Carolyn J.; Bibby, Mary Ann

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ERIC Number: EJ607989

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Depression and Suicide in Deaf Adolescents.

Messenger, Carolyn J.; Bibby, Mary Ann

CAEDHH Journal/La Revue ACESM, v25 n1-3 p76-91 1998

This article shares one mother's experiences with the depression of her son and his friend who are both deaf. Findings from interviews with the two adolescents are provided, along with recommendations for educators, peers, and professionals for helping teenagers with deafness coping with depression and thoughts of suicide. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Coping, Deafness, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Disturbances, Helping Relationship, Intervention, Interviews, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Suicide, Teacher Student Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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