Teen suicide risk linked to family disruption study hints
Daniel Winkel reports that USC Medical Center researchers found about half of adolescents who attempted suicide came from broken homes. The study cites family disintegration due to divorce as a key risk factor, though critics label the data skewed toward poorer communities and question the broader applicability.
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Inservice Forum on Teen Death by Own Action Preview
A WVII program examines adolescent death by own action with a 17 minute film Inside I Ache and a 40 minute live panel discussion. Statistics show over 5 000 yearly US deaths and up to 400 000 attempts. Experts discuss causes including broken homes drug use school pressures and family instability.
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Danger signs in teenagers contemplating suicide
No sure fire way to recognize teen suicide risk but danger signs may appear. Threats or clear statements of self harm correlate with risk, while school problems, mood decline, emotional outbursts, fatigue, communication difficulty, and drug or alcohol use can signal crisis.
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