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San Diego Suicide Study: the adolescents
C L Rich1, M Sherman, R C Fowler
1Health Sciences Center, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11794.
Adolescence
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This study examined adolescent suicide cases using psychological autopsy and toxicology. Findings from 14 individuals under 20 were compared with existing research on youth suicide.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Forensic Psychology
- Toxicology
Background:
- The San Diego Suicide Study investigated 283 suicide cases.
- A subset of 133 cases involved individuals under 30 years of age.
Observation:
- This paper focuses on a specific group of 14 adolescent cases (under 20 years old) within the larger study.
- Detailed psychological autopsy and toxicological data were collected for these cases.
Findings:
- The study presents comprehensive data on the 14 adolescent suicide cases.
- These findings are compared and contrasted with data from other relevant studies on adolescent suicide.
Implications:
- Provides detailed insights into the characteristics of adolescent suicide.
- Contributes to a better understanding of youth suicide risk factors.
- Informs prevention strategies and clinical interventions for adolescents at risk.