Setting the Evidence-Based Research Agenda for Australia: a Literature Review Part II. Risk Factors for Suicide & Attempted Suicide Among Young People

The role of social & familial factors in suicidal behaviours among youth is examined including: genetic, neuroendocrine & other biological aspects; personality factors; sexual orientation; mental disorders; adverse life events; culture & context; & exposure to suicide among family members or friends. The final section in this part of the report synthesizes the findings on risk factors & makes a number of recommendations for further research. (429 refs.)