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Drummond, Wilhelmina

Suicide New Zealand : adolescents at risk : a study in human development Wilhelmina Drummond. - Palmerston North, N.Z. : Nagare Press & BCU Press : ;1995] - 114 p. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-114).

This book examines factors that contribute to New Zealand's high suicide rate amongst young people. Various studies into adolescent suicide are reviewed. Physical, sexual, and psychological abuse are identified as risk factors for suicide. Family dysfunction and poor familial relationships are also cited as contributory factors.

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ISBN: 0908822251

Subjects--Topical Terms:
ADOLESCENTS
SUICIDE

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
NEW ZEALAND

Dewey Class. No.: 616.858445 DRU