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Citation

Rohn RD, Sarles RM, Kenny TJ, Reynolds BJ, Heald FP. J. Pediatr. 1977; 90(4): 636-638.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1977, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

839384

Abstract

A suicide prevention program for teen-agers was established and at the completion of the first two years a review of the data was undertaken. A group of 65 adolescents who attempted suicide were identified in that time period. The median age group was 16 years, and 75% were girls. Ingestion was the predominant method used in these suicidal attempts. The major characteristics of these youngsters included long-term family disruption, social isolation, and academic difficulties. A subgroup of 25 adolescents received psychologic tests. When compared to a matched control group there was a significantly higher rate of minimal brain dysfunction for those adolescents who attempted suicide.


Language: en

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