Demonstrates the relationship between cohort size and longitudinal suicide rates, with reference to four particular cohorts. Combines this perspective with projected population increases among older age groups to estimate the scope of the problem of suicide among older people during the early decades of the next century. (Author/JAC)

Describes drug histories of 46 adolescent suicide attempters and their parents compared with a group of nonattempters and their parents on selected measures of drug use. Findings indicated that adolescent drug use is closely related to and perhaps symptomatic of suicidal behaviors and overall pathology. (JAC)

Follow-up of 24 gifted students revealed that 16 had seriously contemplated suicide and that half of these 16 had made at least one attempt. The importance of career strategies as well a strategies for creative growth was emphasized. (CL)

Eight strategies that work on the affective, the cognitive, and the behavioral levels are presented for suicidal adolescents. Approaches include contracts, active listening, and clarification of the immediate crisis. (Author/CL)

Examined the rate and reasons for suicidal attempts among adolescent Cherokee Indians (N=28). Results indicated a two percent rate of attempted suicides with overdose of medication and body cuts being the most commonly used methods. Behavioral patterns of attempters are discussed as well as implications for intervention. (BL)

The case records of 29 mentally disordered offenders who committed suicide in a state hospital were reviewed. Information was collected on demographic and clinical characteristics; time, method, and location of the suicides; and the presence of suicide indicators. Comparisons were made between the characteristics of the suicide patients and those…

A comparison of motive statements in the notes of suicides and motive statements elicited from a nonsuicidal group reveals a measure of motive standardization. The findings promote viewing suicide motives as social constructions learned in interaction which permit the individual and others to assign meaning and acceptability to the suicidal act.…

Concentrates on the joint issues of suicide and euthanasia in the context of the doctor-patient relationship. A new evaluation of suicide prevention and euthanasia, especially as they relate to the training of medical students and doctors, is advocated. (Author/BL)

A study of white women members (N=347) of the American Chemical Society who died between 1925 and 1979 finds five times the expected rate of suicide, a higher risk for some forms of cancer, and a lower rate of heart disease. These and other findings are discussed. (JN)

Discusses teenage suicide and its connection with chemical dependency. Indicates that identifying those with problems is the first step and that teachers are in a unique position to do so. (JOW)

Examined state gun control laws and used a multidimensional scaling technique to study the relationship of strictness and death rates. Results showed states with stricter laws had lower suicide rates by firearms but higher rates by other means. No effect on homicide was found. (JAC)

The Surgeon General?s report on youth violence, released in January 2001, notes that youth violence is a serious public health issue that affects millions of children and their families. A shared commitment to ending youth violence has led to a strong partnership between the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the Centers…

Studies concerned with suicidal behavior in children and adolescents are reviewed in terms of demographic and background characteristics, antecedents, methods and motivation, management, prognosis, and prevention. (MP)

Presents systematic evidence that violent, fictional television stories trigger imitative deaths and near-fatal accidents. In 1977, suicides, motor vehicle deaths, and nonfatal accidents all rose immediately following soap opera suicide stories. (AM)