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A Model Program For Youth Suicide Prevention, Hatim A. Omar
A Model Program For Youth Suicide Prevention, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
Youth suicide continues to be one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Nation wide it is the third leading cause of death in the 10-24 year old age group. The rate of suicide varies somewhat from state to state. In the state of Kentucky, youth suicide is the second leading cause of death. This article describes a grass root, community-based program for youth suicide prevention and its impact on the community. The Stop Youth Suicide Campaign was launched in October 2000 and included more than 30 local agencies. This program worked. through public education, education of …
Clinical Characteristics Of Individuals Using An Online Alcohol Evaluation Program., Daniel Z Lieberman
Clinical Characteristics Of Individuals Using An Online Alcohol Evaluation Program., Daniel Z Lieberman
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Faculty Publications
Access to treatment for substance abuse disorders is limited, and practical strategies are needed to expand opportunities for individuals to receive effective interventions. Automated or semi-automated treatments have shown promise in other disorders. Identifying the characteristics of patients who will be able to benefit from this unconventional approach will increase the likelihood of success. The current study examined 1,297 individuals using an online alcohol evaluation program. Subjects had high scores on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and a substantial amount of ambivalence about the possible harm that their drinking caused, but they also had very low levels of …