Resource Tag: UNITED STATES. FLORIDA

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The purpose of this study was to identify differential treatment profiles between genders among adolescent substance abusers & make treatment recommendations based on those profiles in a sample of 137 adolescents in a residential treatment facility. Psychosocial problems & problem behaviours (including suicidality) were examined using a cluster analysis of 23 variables. When differential profiles […]

This document presents the Florida Suicide Prevention Strategy, which offers a comprehensive framework for lowering the state’s current suicide rate. The 3 basic goals of the strategy are: (1) to reduce the incidence of suicide in Florida by one third; (2) to decrease the incidence of teen suicide in Florida by one third; & (3) […]

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This article describes the findings of the Hillsborough County, Florida child death review team for the years 1996-1998, & discusses the important roles that health educators can play in prevention efforts. Findings show that suicide accounted for approximately 5% of child deaths. Methods, victim demographics, & implications for prevention are briefly discussed. (17 refs)

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This strategy paper was developed for the purpose of providing policy direction to Florida’s state & community leaders in order to decrease the incidence of youth suicide in Florida. The authors comprise a task force brought together under the direction of the Governor of the State of Florida. In stating the goals & objectives of […]

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The authors summarize their findings regarding the “taboo quality” of the word suicide among Florida adolescents.

For the original study by D Weiner et al, please see SIEC #2001-1281

For the complete Guide, please see SIEC #2004-1202.

The author attempts to shed light on the life of John Eliot, the second British Governor of West Florida, whose seemingly sudden death by suicide in 1769 has remained something of an historical mystery.

This study attempted to identity risk factors for current suicidality in clients diagnosed with schizophrenia. Results indicated that severity of depressive symptoms most strongly correlated with degree of suicidality. Stepwise regression procedures showed that the combination of depression, younger age, & traumatic stress might provide a general prediction modle for suicidality among clients diagnosed with […]

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This study examined the prevalence of youth suicides before & after Hurricane Andrew (a category IV hurricane which hit Dade County, Florida on August 24, 1992). Medical examiner records of suicides for youths 13-24 years of age were reviewed for the periods 16 months before & 16 months after the hurricane. 36 suicides occurred before […]

The author reviewed the cases of childhood firearm fatalities in the files of the Medical Examiner Department of Metropolitan Dade County, in Miami, Florida. Comparison of cases during the 5-year period from 1966 through 1970 to those during the 5-year period from 1984 through 1988 showed that death due to firearms is increasing among children […]

This chapter provides an overview of the most significant developments of the past 5 years in the United States related to the dying process. Because of the significant controversy associated with this issue, the emphasis is placed on situations involving the possibility of physician-assisted death. In order to best convey the trends, the chapter is […]