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Risk of Suicide Among Hispanic Females Aged 12 to 17


  Author: Office of Applied Studies: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Publisher: Office of Applied Studies: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Publication: National Household Survey of Drug Abuse: The NHSDA Report
Document Date:                  April 25, 2003
Category: Adolescence/Youth > Youth Suicide
Related Categories:
Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Mental/Emotional Health
 

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.  It also found that Hispanic youths were less likely than any other group to receive treatment for their mental health problems.

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