Secondary School Learners' Essays on Suicide Prevention
J. child adolesc. ment. health (Online)
;
19(2): 131-136, 2007.
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em Inglês
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| ID: biblio-1263455
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
Considering the extent of the problem of suicidal behaviour among young people; the need for prevention programmes is paramount. The KwaZulu-Natal based 'Love to Live' campaign is a programme aimed at the prevention of suicidal behaviour among children and adolescents.Methods:
The present study is an analysis of 63 essays written by secondary school learners on the subject of suicide prevention.Results:
Just over two-thirds of the essays revealed reasonable knowledge without serious inaccuracies; with over half the sample citing conflict with parents as precipitants to suicidal behaviour. Over one-third of the essays blamed suicidal persons for being ineffective in dealing with their life problems; and over one-third identified mental health workers and parents as sources of help.Conclusions:
The results are discussed in terms of adolescents' views of suicidal behaviour; as well as within the context of the limitations of the studymethodology:
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Assunto principal:
Instituições Acadêmicas
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Suicídio
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Adolescente
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. child adolesc. ment. health (Online)
Ano de publicação:
2007
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