Clinical Work with Suicidal Adolescents and Their Families

Hepworth, Dean H.; Farley, O. William; Griffiths, Jessica

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“…Finally, higher levels of con ict and lower levels of warmth in the family were related to suicide ideation, consistent with previous ndings (e.g., Williams & Lyon, 1976;Hepworth, Farley, & Grif ths, 1988). In homes with high emotional instability, adolescents are unable to develop the coping skills to manage their dif cult environment and interpersonal skills in the development of successful friendships.…”

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Suicidal ideation, parenting style, and family climate among Hong Kong adolescents

2001

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The prevalence of suicidal ideation and its relations with perceived parenting treatment and family climate was examined in 120 Hong Kong students aged 15–19 years. Fifty‐two per cent of the participants reported suicide ideation. Suicide ideation was found to be significantly associated with perceived authoritarian parenting, low parental warmth, high maternal over‐control, negative child‐rearing practices, and a negative family climate. A positive family climate may act as a buffer against developing suicide ideation in adolescents.

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“…On the other hand, drugs affect them directly or indirectly, regardless of age, gender, culture, ethnic background, education, race, or socioeconomic status (Flisher et al, 1993a;Williams, Ansell, & Milne, 1997). They create emotional highs and a counterfeit sense of well-being that temporarily supplant such pressures and feelings (Hepworth, Farley, & Griffiths, 1988). The use of drugs for personal gratification and temporary adaptation carries a very high price: drug dependence, personal and social disorganization, and a predisposition to serious and sometimes fatal diseases and accidents (Gullotta, Adams, & Montemayor, 1995).…”

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“…By the early 1990s, about one in nine deaths was shown to be tobacco related in South Africa (25,000 per year) (Yach, Mcintyre, & Saloojee, 1992). Lung cancer death rates increased by 100% among coloured men and 300% among coloured women over the period 1968-1988(Ehrlich & Bourne, 1994. Recent studies indicate that smoking prevalence exceeds 50% among African and coloured men and among coloured women; is less than 10% among African and Asian women; and, while high in the past, is decreasing among whites (Yach et al, 1992).…”

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Illicit drug use, cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking behaviour among a sample of high school adolescents in the Pietersburg area of the Northern Province, South Africa

Madu¹,

Matla²

2003

Journal of Adolescence

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AimThe aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of illicit drug use, cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking behaviour among a sample of high‐school adolescents in the Pietersburg area (Central Region) of the Northern Province, South Africa.ParticipantsParticipants in this study were 435 secondary‐school adolescent students around the Pietersburg area (Central Region), in the Northern Province. Two hundred and forty‐three (56%) participants were female and 192 (44%) were male. They were aged between 15 and 19 years, with the mean age of 17.25 years (s.d.=1.34). Their educational level ranged between standards 7 and 10 (Grades 9–12).InstrumentsParticipants’ demographic variables were determined by use of a questionnaire which covered participants personal characteristics such as age and gender, as well as educational level. Illicit drug use, cigarette smoking, and alcohol drinking behaviour were also measured using the questionnaire.ResultsFindings of this study indicate the prevalence rate of 19.8% for illicit drug use, 10.6% for cigarette smoking and 39.1% for alcohol consumption among the participants. Both drug use, cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption are associated more with males than with females. The majority of the drug users and cigarette smokers indicated that they do so when they are bored, tired or stressed up, or at parties; and most of those who drink alcohol indicated that they do so at parties, weekends, or any other time. The mean age for first drug use is 14.9 years (s.d.=1.77); 14.54 years (s.d.=1.80) for first cigarette smoking and 15.33 years (s.d.=1.91) for first alcohol consumption. Among those who drink alcohol, 24.1% and 14.1% experience unplanned drunkenness and irritability, respectively. Unplanned drunkenness is associated with males, while unplanned irritability (after drinking alcohol) is not associated with any gender.ConclusionMental health workers and the law‐enforcement agencies should take note of the above findings while planning preventive and therapeutic strategies for the reduction of drug use, cigarette smoking and alcohol use and abuse among adolescents in the area.

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“…Increases in youth suicide rates during the last few decades have been reported in many countries, including Australia [7]. Some authorities [8][9][10] have noted the parallel increases of psychoactive substance use and youth suicide and have suggested that the two are causally linked. Consistent with this suggestion, studies in different countries [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] have identified psychoactive substance abuse by adolescents as a high risk factor for suicidal behaviour.…”

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Recent drug use and suicidal behaviour among young offenders

Putnins¹

1995

Drug and Alcohol Review

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Patterns of psychoactive substance use were examined among 216 young offenders in South Australian secure care facilities. Compared to four student samples (n = 1525), young offenders reported recent use of most substances considerably more often than did student peers. Almost one‐half used a substance at the time of committing their last offence. A subgroup of offenders (n = 126) was questioned about suicide attempts, mood, recent suicidal ideation and deliberate self‐injury. Past suicide attempts and deliberate self‐injury were found to be associated with increased substance use. Drawing on evidence from other studies it is argued that impulsiveness often underlies these behaviours and contributes to their covariation. Substance use can further increase impulsiveness and thereby exacerbate offending and suicide risk. Not only should substance use be considered in all assessments of antisocial and self‐destructive behaviour but innovative approaches to developing effective interventions for the reduction of substance misuse need to be encouraged. [PutniŅŠ A. Recent drug use and suicidal behaviour among young offenders. Drug Alcohol Rev 1995; 14:151–158]

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Clinical Work with Suicidal Adolescents and Their Families

Abstract: The authors discuss psychosocial factors associated with three phases that lead to adolescent suicide attempts, assessment of risk, and treatment implications. Special focus is accorded to integrating individual treatment with family therapy or group therapy.

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Suicidal ideation, parenting style, and family climate among Hong Kong adolescents

Suicidal ideation, parenting style, and family climate among Hong Kong adolescents

Illicit drug use, cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking behaviour among a sample of high school adolescents in the Pietersburg area of the Northern Province, South Africa

Recent drug use and suicidal behaviour among young offenders

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