Teen Suicide Prevention

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer first notes that suicide is a major public health problem for Americans and then presents the hypothesis that depression is one of the main factors causing youths to commit suicide. Next, the paper proposes the Youth Suicide Prevention Assistance Program (YSPAP) as a prevention method and then examines several aspects of this program. Taking into consideration the prediction that most of the teens studied are suffering from depression, the writer maintains that youths with a high suicidal rate exposed to the YSPAP are more likely to lower their risk of suicide, as compared to those teens at risk of suicide that are not exposed to the program.

Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Problem Statement
Hypothesis
Research Questions
Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
Methodology
Criteria
Recruitment
Intervention

From the Paper:

"According to a study by Yale University's, suicidal behavior is very complex. Figures indicate over ninety percent of the individuals who kill themselves suffer from depression, a diagnosable mental illness or substance abuse disorder. These conditions often co-occur. Some of the risk aspects connected to suicide consists of a previous suicide attempt. Another aspect is a history of mental disorders, mainly depression. There are also the issues associated with a family's history of child abuse. Another problem is impulsive and aggressive tendencies, which is an issue with children. Obstacles gaining access to mental health services, due to economical standings, cultural and religious beliefs or even stigma associated to mental health and substance abuse disorders, is a big issue, as well as inadequate health insurance coverage."

Sample of Sources Used:

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, (2001), National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP). Retrieved: April 10, 2008www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/suicideprevention/default.asp
• Kessler, et al., (2005). Trends in Suicide Ideation, Plans, Gestures, and Attempts in the United States, 1990-1992 to 2001-2003. Journal of American Medical Association. Vol. 293, no. 20, p. 2487-2495. Retrieved: April 10, 2008
• Shaffer, et al. (2004). The Columbia SuicideScreen: Validity and Reliability of a Screen for Youth Suicide and Depression. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Vol. 43, no. 1, p. 71-79. Retrieved: April 12, 2008
• May, et al. Outcome Evaluation of a Public Health Approach to Suicide Prevention in an American Indian Tribal Nation. American Journal of Public Health. Vol. 95, no. 7. Retrieved: April 15, 2008
• Aseltine, et al. (2004) An Outcome Evaluation of the SOS Suicide Prevention Program. American Journal of Public Health. Vol. 94, no. 3. Retrieved: April 15, 2008

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