TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - Suicidal behavior in young women
JO  - Psychiatric clinics of North America
A1  - Baca-Garcia, Enrique
A1  - Pérez-Rodríguez, Maria de Las Mercedes
A1  - Mann, J. John
A1  - Oquendo, Maria A.
SP  - 317
EP  - 331
VL  - 31
IS  - 2
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0193-953X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psc.2008.01.002
ID  - ref1
ER  -