Early Psychosocial Risks for Adolescent Suicidal Ideation and Attempts
Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatryPublished 1 May 1995
Helen Z. Reinherz, Rose M. Giaconia, Amy Silverman, Arthur Friedman, Bilgé Pakiz, Abbie K. Frost
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Suicidal ideation at age 15 was a marker of distress with long-term implications for later functioning, and the early gender-specific risk factors for suicidal behavior identified can aid in developing strategies for prevention and early intervention.
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Suicidal ideation at age 15 was a marker of distress with long-term implications for later functioning. The early gender-specific risk factors for suicidal behavior identified in this study can aid in developing strategies for prevention and early intervention.
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