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Self-Harm And Suicidal Behaviors In Hong Kong Adolescents: Prevalence And Psychosocial Correlates, Daniel T. L. Shek, Lu Yu
Self-Harm And Suicidal Behaviors In Hong Kong Adolescents: Prevalence And Psychosocial Correlates, Daniel T. L. Shek, Lu Yu
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
The present paper examined the prevalence and psychosocial correlates of adolescent deliberate self-harm (DSH) and suicidal behavior in a representative sample of 3,328 secondary school students in Hong Kong. With reference to the previous year, 32.7% of the students reported at least one form of DSH, 13.7% of the respondents had suicide thoughts, 4.9% devised specific suicidal plans, and 4.7% had actually attempted suicide. Adolescent girls had significantly higher rates of DSH and suicidal behavior than did adolescent boys. Having remarried parents was related to an increased likelihood of DSH and suicide. While high levels of family functioning, overall positive …
Suicide In Prepubertal Children, Kimberly K. Mcclanahan, Hatim A. Omar
Suicide In Prepubertal Children, Kimberly K. Mcclanahan, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Youth And Student Suicide, Kimberly K. Mcclanahan, Hatim A. Omar
Youth And Student Suicide, Kimberly K. Mcclanahan, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Suicidal Behavior And Prevention In Adolescence, Hatim A. Omar, Joav Merrick
Suicidal Behavior And Prevention In Adolescence, Hatim A. Omar, Joav Merrick
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
Suicidal behavior in youth is not uncommon and currently one of the leading causes of death in adolescence in many countries around the world. Individual risk factors for suicidality in youth include: psychiatric disorder; certain personality characteristics; genetics; gender; sexual orientation; and previous suicide attempts. Family psychopathology and environmental factors such as media contagion also contribute as risk factors. Developmental issues, including: the establishment of independence and intimate relationships; as well as the pursuit of personal and career goals; may also provide stressors leading to suicidality. Prevention and intervention strategies are considered and include: early detection and treatment of mental …