Suicide awareness at the elementary school level.
1. Suicidal behavior is a real and growing problem in elementary school-age children. 2. Childhood suicides often are mistaken for accidents. 3. Knowledge is an effective tool in preventing suicides. It is imperative that suicide awareness and orientation for all school staff and parents be initiated at the elementary school level.
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia 22193, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D010290:Parents; D002666:Psychology, Child; D012572:School Health Services; D013405:Suicide / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States; D000092864:Suicide Prevention