
Adolescent Suicide
Paul R. Robbins(Author)
McFarland & Co Inc (Publisher)
Published on 15. November 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
172 pages
978-0-7864-0414-8 (ISBN)
Description
Suicide is now the third leading cause of death among adolescents in the United States, and some studies suggest that as many as 75 percent of all teenagers have considered killing themselves. Current research on young people who are suicidal (those who attempt and those who succeed) is discussed in a plain way. Among the wide ranging topics covered are the prevalence of adolescent suicide, racial and gender differences, methods used in the study of suicidal behavior, associated behavioral problems (e.g., drugs and alcohol), psychological profiles, precipitating events for suicide attempts, teenage suicide clusters, the effects of suicide on family and friends, the treatment of suicidal adolescents, and, most importantly, strategies for intervention and prevention.
Reviews / Votes
"will benefit interested laypersons...provides a good review of which adolescents are likely to be at risk"-VOYA.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
265 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-0414-8 (9780786404148)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Paul R. Robbins has held a number of research positions in the Department of Psychiatry at George Washington University Medical School, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the Public Health Service. He has published numerous papers in psychological and psychiatric journals, many books on psychology topics for general readers (and several novels). He lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. The Scope of the Problem
2. Methods of Study
3. Some Basic Questions
4. Why Suicide? Theories and Possible Explanations
5. Suicide and Problem Behaviors
6. A Psychological Profile of Adolescent Suicide
7. Suicide and the Family
8. Precipitating Events
9. Final Thoughts and Suicide Notes
10. Reactions of Friends and Family
11. Treatment for Suicidal Problems
12. Prevention of Suicide
13. Help for Those Left Behind
Notes
Bibliography
Index 157
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. The Scope of the Problem
2. Methods of Study
3. Some Basic Questions
4. Why Suicide? Theories and Possible Explanations
5. Suicide and Problem Behaviors
6. A Psychological Profile of Adolescent Suicide
7. Suicide and the Family
8. Precipitating Events
9. Final Thoughts and Suicide Notes
10. Reactions of Friends and Family
11. Treatment for Suicidal Problems
12. Prevention of Suicide
13. Help for Those Left Behind
Notes
Bibliography
Index 157