Suicide prevention and youth: recommendations for public policy

Abstract

States that suicidal behaviour among youth has increased significantly over the past several decades and is now the third leading cause of death for 15‐24 year olds. Addresses public policy issues and the current state research aimed at reducing the incidence of suicide in this age group. Suggests that schools and their systems should do a great deal more to prevent youth suicide and that schools are the logical place to implement effective suicide prevention programmes.

Citation

Lazarus, P.J. and Kalafat, J. (2001), "Suicide prevention and youth: recommendations for public policy", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 21 No. 3, pp. 22-37. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330110789330