2011 KIDS COUNT in Delaware Issue Brief: Suicide Prevention
Date
2011
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Publisher
University of Delaware Center for Community Research and Service, Newark, DE
Abstract
Description
Suicidal behavior is complex; this behavior is typically rooted in multiple social, economic, familial and individual risk factors, with mental health issues playing an important role in the whole mix. This issue brief explores data and risk factors on suicide in Delaware and offers recommendations for prevention.
Keywords
Suicide prevention, Teen suicide, Teenage suicide, Child health, Child mental health, Mental health, Depression, Substance abuse, Youth substance abuse, Child abuse, LGBT youth, Queer youth, Parent-child communication
Citation
Kids Count in Delaware Issue Brief: Suicide Prevention. (2011). Newark, DE: Center for Community Research & Service; University of Delaware.