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The Problem of Adolescent Suicide

Issues and Assessment

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Part of the book series: Advances in Psychological Assessment ((AIPA,volume 7))

Abstract

Albert Camus (1955) has stated that suicide is the only important philosophical issue. For adults, one could argue that there are times when suicide may be a reasonable alternative to increasingly debilitated health or impaired functioning. Groups such as the Hemlock Society are based on the firm conviction that individuals are entitled to choose the time and method of their own death. However, the idea of “rational suicide” is hotly debated even for adults. Adolescent suicide is difficult to think of other than as a horrifying and tragic event that cuts short all promise and potential in a young life.

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    James R. Eyman (Clinical Psychologist and Director)

  2. Suicide Prevention Center, University of Nevada-Reno, and formerly Director, Reno, USA

    James K. Mikawa (Professor of Psychology)

  3. Manhattan, Kansas, USA

    Susanne Kohn Eyman (Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice)

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Eyman, J.R., Mikawa, J.K., Eyman, S.K. (1990). The Problem of Adolescent Suicide. In: Advances in Psychological Assessment. Advances in Psychological Assessment, vol 7. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0555-2_6

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