Trends in Suicide Ideation and Suicidal Behavior among High School Students in the United States, 1991-1997.

Brener, Nancy D.; Krug, Etienne G.; Simon, Thomas R.

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ERIC Number: EJ626016

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Publication Date: 2000

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Trends in Suicide Ideation and Suicidal Behavior among High School Students in the United States, 1991-1997.

Brener, Nancy D.; Krug, Etienne G.; Simon, Thomas R.

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v30 n4 p304-12 Win 2000

Examines trends in suicide ideation and behavior over time by analyzing data from nationally representative samples of students participating in the Youth Risk Behavior Surveys. From 1991 to 1997, the percentage of students who seriously considered suicide and made a suicide plan showed significant decreases. However, the percentage of students making an injurious suicide attempt significantly increased. (Contains 29 references and 4 tables.) (Author/GCP)

Descriptors: High School Students, High Schools, Longitudinal Studies, Self Injurious Behavior, Student Behavior, Suicide, Trend Analysis

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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