Perceptions Concerning College Student Suicide: Data From Four Universities
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2005
Department
Educational Leadership and School Counseling
Abstract
The issue of suicide, including prevention, intervention, and postvention, continues to be a problem on college campuses. For this study, data concerning a variety of issues related to college student suicide were collected from 1,865 students at four different universities. Incidence, risk factors, and potential solutions are described, as well as implications for mental health professionals in university settings.
Publication Title
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Volume
35
Issue
6
First Page
640
Last Page
645
Recommended Citation
Westefeld, J. S.,
Homaifar, B.,
Spotts, J.,
Furr, S.,
Range, L.,
Werth, J. L.
(2005). Perceptions Concerning College Student Suicide: Data From Four Universities. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 35(6), 640-645.
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