| Literature DB >> 18439451 |
Enrique Baca-Garcia1, M Mercedes Perez-Rodriguez, J John Mann, Maria A Oquendo.
Abstract
This article provides an update on suicidal behaviors in young women. The rates of completed suicide and suicide attempts among young women are reviewed, and the impact of race and ethnicity on these rates is described. The risk and protective factors associated with suicidal behaviors in young women are discussed, including stressful life events, mental disorders, and hormonal factors. Finally, some considerations for treating suicidal young women are included.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID： 18439451 DOI： 10.1016/j.psc.2008.01.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Psychiatr Clin North Am ISSN： 0193-953X