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Download full textSandra McKay; Michael B. Bagg; Zachary Tallackson; Deepanjli Donthula; Bethany Russell; Nidha Sha; Allison Petronzio; Mike Henson-Garcia – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2021
While firearm-related injuries are the leading cause of death among US children between 1-18, and account for nearly half of suicides among young people, public health experts continue to struggle in identifying efficacious mechanisms to reduce and prevent firearm access for children. Currently 4.8 million children live in a home with a loaded and…
Descriptors: Injuries, Death, Weapons, Retailing
Direct linkBrown, Carleton H. – Professional School Counseling, 2018
School counselors have an ethical and professional responsibility to offer counseling services during crises such as a school shooting. Limited research has explored the lived experiences and practices of school counselors who have experienced a school shooting. This article discusses a qualitative case study investigating school counselors'…
Descriptors: School Counselors, Counseling, Crisis Management, Crisis Intervention
Webber, Jane M., Ed.; Mascari, J. Barry, Ed. – American Counseling Association, 2018
This timely book provides current research and skill-building information on Disaster Mental Health Counseling for counselors, educators, students, and mental health responders in agencies, schools, universities, and private practice. Recognized experts in the field detail effective clinical interventions with survivors in the immediate,…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Counseling, Violence, Trauma
Lahti, Anniina; Rasanen, Pirkko; Riala, Kaisa; Keranen, Sirpa; Hakko, Helina – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2011
Background: There are only a few recent studies on secular trends in child and adolescent suicides. We examine here trends in rates and methods of suicide among young people in Finland, where suicide rates at these ages are among the highest in the world. Methods: The data, obtained from Statistics Finland, consisted of all suicides (n = 901)…
Descriptors: Females, Suicide, Drinking, Foreign Countries
Slovak, Karen; Brewer, Thomas W. – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2010
Along with physician education in depression recognition and treatment, restricting lethal methods is an effective suicide prevention strategy. The present study surveyed a random sample (N = 697) of Ohio licensed social workers regarding client firearm assessment and safety counseling. Analyses sought to determine what independent factors would…
Descriptors: Weapons, Safety, Prevention, Mental Health Workers
Coombs, David W.; Hodges, Debra K.; Kohler, Connie – Alabama Counseling Association Journal, 2012
This article presents an overview of adult suicide in the United States and Alabama. This includes the latest available information on the prevalence of suicide in the US and Alabama, demographic characteristics of suicide victims, trends in suicide, and known reasons behind adult suicide. With respect to adult suicide in Alabama, it focuses on…
Descriptors: Suicide, Adults, At Risk Persons, Victims
Slovak, Karen; Brewer, Thomas W.; Carlson, Karen – Social Work, 2008
Firearms constitute an environmental risk factor for suicide among all age groups. Although other professions have been urged to assess firearm availability and advocate for the removal of firearms of their clients, little is known about the practices and the techniques within the social work profession. The present study surveyed a random sample…
Descriptors: Weapons, Safety, Risk, Program Effectiveness
