Adolescent suicide: implications for primary care.
A number of factors associated with teen suicide have been elucidated in recent years. Relevant clinical and research issues are reviewed: victim characteristics including psychopathology and warning signs; social influences including the effects of music and the media, the role of imitation and access to firearms; prevention programs; and implications for practice including professional education, primary care interventions, response to threats, commitment, and post-intervention.
Pfefferbaum
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University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City 73104, USA.
Geis
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D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care; D013405:Suicide / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000092864:Suicide Prevention