School-Based Adolescent Mental Health Project Survey of Depression, Suicidal Ideation, and Anger

69 subjects, aged 16-18 years, were surveyed to provide data on anger, depression, & suicide ideation. Suicide ideation was present in 15.9% of subjects & depression in 14.1%. Subjects with suicidal ideation demonstrated greater levels of anger & poorer anger control. Recommendations are made for psychiatric nurses to collaborate with school administrators to develop programs with specific evaluation criteria to promote adolescent mental health in the schools. (40 refs.)