This 2011 fact sheet (CDC Data) provides an overview of the extent of suicidal thoughts and plans, and suicide attempts and deaths among youth. In addition, it summarizes research on risk and protective factors which show a correlation with suicidal behavior among youth.
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Youth suicidal behavior: Fact sheet
Creator
American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
Publisher
Author
Date published
2011
Full Text Online
Yes
Formats
Fact/Statistic/Information Sheets
Topics
Youth
Data and Statistics
Attempts
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