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Martin, G.; Roeger, L.; Dadds, V.; Allison, S. – 1997
Each year about 30 young South Australians die from suicide. Schools have a responsibility to help address the mental health concerns of students to ensure the development of mature and productive citizens for the future. The program outlined in this booklet is designed to help reduce the suicidal behaviors in young people. The report summarizes…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Counselors, Delinquency, Depression (Psychology)
Canter, Andrea S., Ed.; Carroll, Servio A., Ed. – 1999
This collection of resources is a response to the unprecedented crises for school children, staff, and communities in 1997-1998. It is based on and is an expansion of the November 1998 issue of "Communique," a book of handouts, and other National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) publications. This packet contains the applied…
Descriptors: Bullying, Children, Crisis Intervention, Death

Cameron, Paul; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1973
Three studies tested the proposition that membership in a fixed-status class would be unrelated to life satisfaction. In two studies questionnaire responses of handicapped persons were compared with those of normals. In the third study the observed moods of 40 mentally retarded children were compared with those of 40 normals. Results seemed to…
Descriptors: Age, Disabilities, Expectation, Handicapped Children

Domino, George – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 1981
There were statistically significant differences between answers of 76 Anglo and 76 Mexican American youth on 35 of 100 opinion questionnaire items. Items centered on religion, psychopathology, aggression-impulsivity, acceptability of suicide, the "cry for help" dimension, and emotional impact. (Author/CM)
Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Cultural Differences, High School Students, Mexican Americans

Kaywell, Joan F. – English Journal, 1997
Describes a seven-step process that uses young adult literature to help teenagers understand and deal with their troubles. Offers brief annotations of five young adult titles in each of nine areas: alienation and identity; divorce; dropouts, delinquency, and gangs; poverty; teenage pregnancy; abused children; alcohol and drugs; homosexuality; and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Alienation, Child Abuse

Marcia, James E. – Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development, 2003
Suggests explanations for derailment of the self-continuity warranting process. Maintains that although Chandler's studies used important concepts without sufficient evidence for construct validity, such use may be justified by the need to address the high Native youth suicide rate. Concludes that Chandler et al. have begun to validate a measure…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, American Indian Students, At Risk Persons

Webb, L. Dean; Metha, Arlene – Journal of American Indian Education, 1996
Compares suicide rates among American Indian youth with those for other racial groups and discusses suicide risk factors for the general youth population and for American Indian youth. Describes school-based programs in terms of suicide prevention, intervention, and "postvention" strategies, with emphasis on adaptation to specific cultures.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, American Indian Education, American Indians, At Risk Persons

Frank, Michael L.; Lester, David – American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 2002
Analysis of responses of 10,251 high school students surveyed in the 1997 National School-Based Youth Risk Survey indicated that American Indian males more frequently carried weapons, attempted suicide, and used drugs than did White or Black youths. American Indian females more frequently attempted suicide and used cocaine than did White or Black…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Black Students

Frank, Michael L.; Lester, David – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 2001
Analysis of responses of 16,262 high school students surveyed in the 1997 National School-Based Youth Risk Survey indicated that Hispanic males and Black females engaged more frequently in risky behaviors than did their same-sex peers in other racial groups. Patterns of involvement in risky behavior differed across racial/ethnic groups. (Author/SV)
Descriptors: Black Students, Drinking, Drug Abuse, Females

Crespi, Tony D. – School Counselor, 1990
Reviews the warning signs of adolescent suicidal behavior and the interview methods that are appropriate for counselors to use in diagnosing suicidal tendencies in adolescents. Reviews questions counselors might ask to explore suicidal potentiality. (TE)
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Clinical Diagnosis, Counseling Techniques

Flisher, Alan J.; Chalton, Derek O. – Journal of Adolescence, 1995
Project documented characteristics of teenage school dropouts and then compared the prevalence of risk-taking behavior of dropouts with those attending school. Of the sample (n=548), 15% had dropped out. Those still attending school engaged in suicide behavior more frequently than dropouts whereas the latter abused substances more. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Rate

Huntington, Deborah D.; Bender, William N. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1993
Research on self-concept, attributions, anxiety, depression, and suicide among adolescents with learning disability is examined for the purpose of detecting consistency of emotional and developmental indicators. Analysis indicates that these students appear to be at increased risk for severe depression and suicide. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Anxiety, At Risk Persons, Depression (Psychology)

Rossow, Ingeborg; Wichstrom, Lars – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1994
Analyzed self-reported history of parasuicide with respect to use of intoxicants in national sample of 12,000 Norweigan adolescents. Proportion of parasuicides was 8.3%, being higher among girls and those living without both parents; and rate increased with age, use of intoxicants, depression, and loneliness. Found positive associations between…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Alcohol Abuse, Depression (Psychology)

Peterson, Berit; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1993
Provides procedural guidelines, developed for the Edina (Minnesota) public school system, for dealing with crisis intervention in grades pre-K through 12. Focusing primarily on suicide, the guidelines address three levels of at-risk students/staff. Recommended actions following the death of any student or faculty member are included. (GLR)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Crisis Intervention, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education

Gartrell, John W.; And Others – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1993
Found high rate of suicide attempts and ideation among 229 seventh- through ninth-grade American Indian students on reserves in Alberta. Prevalence of suicidality was very similar to rates reported for Navajo youth. Controlling for age, risk factors for suicide attempts were heavy alcohol use, no father in home, sleeping problems, and low…
Descriptors: Adolescents, American Indians, At Risk Persons, Family Problems