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Completed Suicide among Adolescents with No Diagnosable Psychiatric Disorder.
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Marttunen, Mauri J.; Henriksson, Markus M.; Isometsa, Erkki T.; Heikkinen, Martti E.; Aro, Hillevi M.; Lonnqvist, Jouko K. – Adolescence, 1998
The characteristics of male adolescent suicide victims with (N=84) and without (N=8) diagnosable psychiatric disorder were compared. Psychological autopsy data were collected on all adolescent suicides in one year. Communication of suicidal intent and problems with discipline just before the suicide are among the few clinical warning signs found.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Foreign Countries, Males
Evaluation of a Knowledge- and Cognitive-Behavioral Skills-Building Intervention to Prevent STDs and HIV Infection in High School Students.
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Boyer, Cherrie B.; Shafer, Mary-Ann; Tschann, Jeanne – Adolescence, 1997
Evaluates the efficacy of a school-based knowledge- and cognitive-behavioral skills-building prevention intervention. Results indicate that the intervention increased students' (N=513) knowledge of sexually transmitted disease and bolstered the skills related to prevention of risky sexual and drug-use behavior. Significant changes in risk…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, High School Students
Alcohol Use and Academic Status among Mexican American and White Non-Hispanic Adolescents.
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Arellano, Charleanea M.; Chavez, Ernest L.; Deffenbacher, Jerry L. – Adolescence, 1998
Compares alcohol use among Mexican-American and White non-Hispanic school dropouts, and among students in good academic standing. Results indicate that dropouts are at a higher risk for alcohol use and misuse. Discusses implications in terms of prevalence and prevention. (Author/GCP)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescent Development, Alcohol Abuse, At Risk Persons
Under Pressure Program: Using Live Theatre to Investigate Adolescents' Attitudes and Behavior Related to Drug and Alcohol Abuse Education and Prevention.
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Safer, L. Arthur; Harding, Carol Gibb – Adolescence, 1993
Describes Under Pressure Program, innovative communication-centered approach designed to involve Chicago public junior and senior high school students in considering problems and prevention of adolescent substance abuse. Presents four integral parts of Under Pressure format: faculty/staff community inservice; theatrical performance;…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, High School Students, Interpersonal Communication, Junior High School Students