TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1977//
TI  - Adolescents who attempt suicide
JO  - Journal of pediatrics
A1  - Rohn, R. D.
A1  - Sarles, R. M.
A1  - Kenny, T. J.
A1  - Reynolds, Barbara J.
A1  - Heald, F. P.
SP  - 636
EP  - 638
VL  - 90
IS  - 4
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-3476
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -