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An Examination of the Association Between Histories of Maltreatment and Adolescent Risk Behaviours
This paper looks at five forms of maltreatment (physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, exposure to wife abuse, emotional abuse) and how they affect adolescent risk behaviour.
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Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Health Canada
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1995
Youth Suicide in Western Australia Involving Cannabis and Other Drugs: A Literature Review and Research Report
This paper outlines the prevalence and influence of alcohol and drug use in relation to Australian youth suicides.
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Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Western Australian Drug Abuse Strategy Office
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December 01, 2000
Youth and Self Harm: Perspectives
This study examines the incidence of youth self harm in the UK, the characteristics of youth who are likely to harm themselves, the methods they use, and the reasons they give for wanting to injure or kill themselves.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Samaritans
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2005
Australian Social Trends 2002: Family - Living Arrangements: Selected Risks Faced by Teenagers
This article examines adolescent drug and alcohol consumption, mental and emotional health, crime, injury, mortality, and hospitalization in Australia.
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Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Australian Bureau of Statistics
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May 09, 2002
Father Involvement and Adolescent Adjustment: Longitudinal Findings from Add Health
This study examined fathers' involvement in their teens' lives and associated levels of problem behaviors, including depressive symptoms.
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Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Mens Studies Press
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March 22, 2006
Teens and Their Parents in the 21st Century: An Examination of Trends in Teen Behavior and the Role of Parental Involvement
This report examined the link between teen behavioural outcomes and parental involvement.
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Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Council of Economic Advisers, Washington, DC
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May 2, 2000
Violence in the Lives of Children
This paper provides a broad overview of the amount and type of violence children experience in their everyday lives.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Child Trends
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August 2003
Growing up in North america: Child Well-Being in Canada, the United States, and Mexico
This report examines the physical, mental and environmental health of children in North America.
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Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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The Annie E. Casey Foundation
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June 4, 2007
Ageing and Suicide
This paper documents trends in world suicide statistics while focusing on the suicide rates in Australia, categorizing them by age, gender, and method.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention
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2001
Suicide in Canada
This paper looks at the extent of suicide in Canada, the factors that contribute to suicidal tendencies, and the preventative measures available.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Health Canada
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1994
Australian Social Trends 1994: Youth Suicide
This paper explores trends in Australian youth suicide attempts and suicide rates according to age, gender, method used, and geographic location.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Australian Bureau of Statistics
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February 22, 2001
In Harm's Way: Suicide in America
This brief paper discusses the prevalence of suicide and attempted suicide in America by age and gender demographics.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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National Institute of Mental Health
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April 2003
Lifetime Prevalence of Suicide Symptoms and Affective Disorders Among Men Reporting Same-Sex Sexual Partners: Results From NHANES III
This article discusses rates of suicide and suicidal tendencies amongst the homosexual male population.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Merican Public Health Association
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April 2000
Sexually Active Teenagers Are More Likely to be Depressed and to Attempt Suicide
This paper addresses the psychological and emotional impact of teenage sexual activity.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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The Heritage Foundation
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June 02, 2003
A Report on Mental Illnesses in Canada
This report discusses the widespread impact of mental illness not only on those who suffer from it but also the effect it has on family and friends.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Health Canada
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October 01, 2002
The Health of Canada's Children: A Pocket Guide
This document presents an overview of facts and statistics about the main issues affecting the health and wellbeing of children and youth in Canada.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Canadian Institute of Child Health
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2001
Street Culture Kidz
This article assesses community safety and crime prevention based on efforts to foster the healthy, secure, and prosocial development of children and youth.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Caledon Institute of Social Policy
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October 01, 2000
America's "Lost Children": Adolescent and Young Adult Mortality in International Perspective
This paper compares rates of adolescent and young adult mortality across thirty countries over four decades, focusing specifically on death caused by motor vehicle accidents, suicide, HIV infection and homicide.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Population Research Center
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November 12, 1998
Trends in At-Risk Behaviors of Youth in Washington: 1998 Update
This paper briefly discusses a variety of youth related issues in the state of Washington, including rates of suicide, crime, substance use, graduation, and child abuse.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Washington State Institute for Public Policy
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April 1998
Youth Risk Behaviour Surveillance - United States, 2003
This article examines health-risk behaviours among youth, such as: violence, substance abuse, sexual activity, diet, and physical inactivity.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Epidemiology Program Office, Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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May 21, 2004
Social Factors in Suicide in Australia
This paper addresses suicide rates in Australia, and examines trends in suicide by age and gender demographics.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Australian Institute of Criminology
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February 01, 1996
Substance Use and the Risk of Suicide Among Youths
This study estimates that 3 million youths were at risk of suicide in the United States in 2000, and finds that youths who reported alcohol or illicit drug use were more likely to be at risk than non-users.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Office of Applied Studies: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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July 12, 2002
Risk of Suicide Among Hispanic Females Aged 12 to 17
This study shows that young Hispanic females, particularly those who were born in the United States, face an elevated risk of suicide compared to all other groups of youth.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Office of Applied Studies: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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April 25, 2003
Teen Risk Taking: Promising Prevention Programs and Approaches
This paper explores trends in teenage risk behaviours such as sexual intercourse, alcohol consumption, drug and tobacco use, and suicide attempts.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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The Urban Institute
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September 01, 2000
Juvenile Offenders and Victims: 1999 National Report
This paper addresses youth crime and related topics such as the family, the economic and educational characteristics of young offenders, as well as rates of adolescent suicide, homicide, and weapon use.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
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September 01, 1999
Youth Suicide in Australia: A Background Monograph (2nd Ed.)
This paper discusses the prevalence of youth suicide and suicide attempts in Australia, and explores the causes, contributing risk factors, and methods of prevention.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Commonwealth of Australia
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March 01, 1997
Mental Health
This chapter on mental health, from The Health of Children and Young People, discusses the prevalence, nature, and impact of psychiatric disorders in children and youth.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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The Office for National Statistics
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March 01, 2004
Investing in Adolescent Health: A Social Imperative for California's Future
This paper discusses the importance of ensuring good adolescent health, makes recommendations for providing health services to teens, and suggests specific strategies to address seven different areas of adolescent health.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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National Adolescent Health Information Center
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2000
Teen Risk-Taking: A Statistical Portrait
This report provides statistical information pertaining to trends in teens' risky behaviour, and the extent to which teens are engaged in multiple risk activities.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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The Urban Institute
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2000
Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
This book gives an extensive overview, explanation, and analysis of mental health issues, their causes and effects, associated risk and protective factors, and available treatment and support strategies.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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1999
The Health Status of California's Latino Youth
This report examines various adolescent health issues as they relate to Latino youth in California.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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The California Adolescent Health Collaborative
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July 01, 2004
Family Portrait (2003 Version)
This book contains a compilation of information on various family-related issues such as marriage, adoption, cohabitation, divorce, unmarried childbearing, childcare, stepfamilies, and teen issues.
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Category:
Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
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Family Research Council
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August 01, 2002
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