Citation

Baca-Garcia E, Pérez-Rodríguez MM, Mann JJ, Oquendo MA. Psychiatr. Clin. North Am. 2008; 31(2): 317-331.

Affiliation

Columbia University, 1051 Riverside Drive, Box 42, New York, NY 10032, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.psc.2008.01.002

PMID

18439451

Abstract

This article provides an update on suicidal behaviors in young women. The rates of completed suicide and suicide attempts among young women are reviewed, and the impact of race and ethnicity on these rates is described. The risk and protective factors associated with suicidal behaviors in young women are discussed, including stressful life events, mental disorders, and hormonal factors. Finally, some considerations for treating suicidal young women are included.

Language: en