@article{ref1,
title="Secondary School Learners' Essays on Suicide Prevention",
journal="Journal of child and adolescent mental health",
year="2007",
author="Kriel, A. J. and Moodley, S. V. and Pillay, A. L.",
volume="19",
number="2",
pages="131-136",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: Considering the extent of the problem of suicidal behaviour among young people; the need for prevention programmes is paramount. The KwaZulu-Natal based 'Love to Live' campaign is a programme aimed at the prevention of suicidal behaviour among children and adolescents. <br><br>METHODS: The present study is an analysis of 63 essays written by secondary school learners on the subject of suicide prevention. <br><br>RESULTS: Just over two-thirds of the essays revealed reasonable knowledge without serious inaccuracies; with over half the sample citing conflict with parents as precipitants to suicidal behaviour. Over one-third of the essays blamed suicidal persons for being ineffective in dealing with their life problems; and over one-third identified mental health workers and parents as sources of help. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The results are discussed in terms of adolescents' views of suicidal behaviour; as well as within the context of the limitations of the study methodology<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1728-0583",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}