Self-Esteem Deficits and Suicidal Tendencies among Adolescents
Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatryPublished 1 July 1995
James C. Overholser, Dalia M. Adams, Kim L. Lehnert, David Brinkman‐Sull
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Low self-esteem was closely related to feelings of depression, hopelessness, and suicidal tendencies and added to the understanding of suicidal ideation beyond what could be explained by depression and hopelessness.
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Low self-esteem was closely related to feelings of depression, hopelessness, and suicidal tendencies. Assessment of adolescents should include an evaluation of self-esteem, and therapy should attempt to address any self-esteem deficits.
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