Resource Tag: UNITED STATES. RHODE ISLAND

A basic description & background of the Rhode Island Chapter of the Samaritans is offered. Utilizing trained volunteers, the focus is befriending, either in person or by telephone. Basic statistics are included concerning suicide related calls. (LS)

Characterizes the type of person who attempts suicide through drugs & discusses data concerning his management, diagnosis & disposition. 95 hospitalized intentional overdoses were reviewed with respect to: age, race, marital status, religion, major precipitating factors, intent, diagnosis on discharge, etc. Some results: most were female, including many nurses; most attempts were gestures; 39% made […]