Suicide in a middle-born child.
A case of suicide in a 17-year-old boy is described. Extracts from an interview with his mother are used to illustrate his violent behavior, delinquency, relationships with his family and peers, efforts to seek treatment, and the clues he gave to his impending suicide. His life-style and subsequent suicidal behavior are related to his middle-born sibling position.
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Psychology Program, Stockton State College, Pomona, New Jersey 08240.
D000293:Adolescent; D001722:Birth Order; D003376:Counseling; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010379:Peer Group; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology*; D013800:Theft; D014754:Violence