The emphasis of this NIMH report is to improve our understanding of the origins of violence and to suggest ways of acting on that knowledge to reduce the incidence of crime and violence in American society. Also included in this volume are details of work aimed at reducing the toll of such problems as alcoholism and suicide among our citizens; a…

Suicide trends among adolescents and young adults constitute a particularly serious concern for this society. Counselors must educate themselves on this subject, and then take steps to begin helping students with suicidal tendancies. Such a procedure is described. (Author)

Suicide statistics in the United States are analyzed according to various demographic characteristics; diagnosis and behavioral patterns of potential suicides are discussed; and various crisis intervention techniques are presented. (MJB)

Taped interviews from 200 women shows divorce as a traumatic life crisis for women that leades to depression and feelings of hopelessness, if not suicide. Emotional stress from separation and divorce for women is compounded by inadequate role development which prevents their subsequent integration into society. (Author)

Draws on studies in different cultures and subcultures and in different age groups to develop a psychosocial perspective for viewing youthful suicide. Uses disciplines ranging from demography to psychodynamics to discuss relationship of violence to suicide; role of families in producing youngsters who become preoccupied with death and suicide; and…

The article discusses a four-part crisis intervention training program used to train selected high school students as peer counselors in a suicide prevention program. Initial evaluation data suggest many students use the peer counseling service because school counselors are unavailable or a stigma is attached to seeing a counselor. (Author/DB)

Analyzed suicide death rates for 33 years following the end of World War II in Japan. Death rates for men and women decreased during periods of economic prosperity and increased during the years preceding economic depression; and for men, after economic depression. Death by suicide and its seasonal variation are affected by changes in…

Maintains that traditional mental status examination and clinical intuition or empathetic judgment are insufficient to predict suicide. Describes five components involved in the formulation of suicide risk: analysis of the patient's past response to stress, assessment of vulnerability to life-threatening affects, assessment of exterior sustaining…

Conducted survey to identify characteristics associated with chemical dependency among chemically dependent nurse anesthetists. Subjects were 21 nurse anesthetists who had been chemically dependent, had completed some form of drug treatment, and had been chemically free for at least one year. Investigated areas of employment setting, educational…

This reprinted 1982 article with a 1988 update describes how the emotional and social development of gifted adolescents often lags behind their academic aptitudes. Difficulties with peers, emotional isolation, and fear of failure can lead to suicide. Preventive steps include respect, awareness, tolerance, and participation by parents and teachers.…

Used cohort method of analysis to examine teenage suicide in Texas. Beginning with suicide rates for white males aged 15-19 in 1945, suicide rates were calculated and plotted for five-year age cohorts entering late teenage years. Analysis confirmed rising risk factor associated with age group. Cohort patterns for suicide revealed recent…

Identifies common patterns in experience and behavior among American Indian adolescent suicides. Discusses factors characterizing tribes with high suicide rates, including failure to adhere to traditional ways and resulting chaotic family structure and adult alcoholism. Discusses roles of adoption of Indian children, boarding schools, and high…

The article discusses the relationship of parental depression and child problems, depression and suicide among adolescents, behavioral approaches to ameliorating effects of depression, programs to promote the maintenance and generalization of treatment effects, and the need for primary and secondary prevention programs. (DB)

Interviewed 24 persons who had lost loved ones to suicide within last five years to examine psychological and social experience of suicide survivors. Findings suggest that survivors face complex problems of emotional, personal, and social adjustment requiring further attention by researchers and practitioners. (Author/NB)

Presents lesson plans that have students explore and discuss various aspects of adolescent suicide as a means of coping with their depressive or suicidal feelings and as a preparation for them to help their peers. Each plan contains goals, objectives, activities, and suggested evaluation. Teacher information is included. (CT)