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Suicidal behavior among "normal" high school students.

K Smith, S Crawford

    Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
    |January 1, 1986
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    Suicidal ideation and behaviors are prevalent among high school students, with over 60% reporting thoughts or actions. This pilot study highlights the urgent need to address adolescent suicide prevention efforts.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Public Health
    • Adolescent Medicine

    Background:

    • Adolescent suicide is a significant public health concern.
    • Previous research has documented adolescent suicide attempt rates and the prevalence of suicidal ideation.
    • A gap exists in understanding the relationship between these two areas.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of suicidal ideation and behaviors in a sample of high school students.
    • To bridge the gap between studies on suicide attempt rates and prevalence of attempts.
    • To underscore the need for immediate attention to adolescent suicide.

    Main Methods:

    • A pilot study was conducted with 313 high school students in the Midwest.
    • Data was collected on suicidal ideation and actions, including suicide attempts.

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  • Analysis considered students who attempted suicide but did not seek medical help.

    • Main Results:

    • 62.6% of participating students reported some degree of suicidal ideation or action.
    • 8.4% of students had made a suicide attempt.
    • The study links prevalence rates with attempt rates when considering those who did not seek medical help.

    Conclusions:

    • Suicidal behaviors are a widespread issue among high school students.
    • The findings indicate that suicide is a personal concern for a majority of adolescents.
    • Immediate attention and intervention strategies are warranted to address adolescent suicide.