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Suicide and the Rural Adolescent

NCJ Number
113850
Journal
Adolescence Volume: 23 Issue: 90 Dated: (Summer 1988) Pages: 341-347
Author(s)
S Forrest
Date Published
1988
Length
7 pages
Annotation
The rural family, with its particular stressors, is increasingly vulnerable to overwhelming crises.
Abstract
Adolescent suicide, although rare, may result from or add to that stress. The intent of this study was to identify and examine specific stressors with which a rural adolescent must deal, the coping mechanisms utilized, and when these fail, how it leads to suicidal behavior. Therapeutic modalities available to the troubled adolescent were examined and additional services suggested. 20 references. (Author abstract)

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