2011 KIDS COUNT in Delaware Issue Brief: Suicide Prevention

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2011 issue brief- suicide prevention.pdf (240.5 KB)

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2011

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University of Delaware Center for Community Research and Service, Newark, DE

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Suicidal behavior is complex; this behavior is typically rooted in multiple social, economic, familial and individual risk factors, with mental health issues playing an important role in the whole mix. This issue brief explores data and risk factors on suicide in Delaware and offers recommendations for prevention.

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Suicide prevention, Teen suicide, Teenage suicide, Child health, Child mental health, Mental health, Depression, Substance abuse, Youth substance abuse, Child abuse, LGBT youth, Queer youth, Parent-child communication

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Kids Count in Delaware Issue Brief: Suicide Prevention. (2011). Newark, DE: Center for Community Research & Service; University of Delaware.

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http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/21337

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KIDS COUNT in Delaware

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