*SUICIDAL behavior, *SUICIDE statistics, *EPIDEMIOLOGY, *DISEASES in teenagers, *ADOLESCENT psychology
Abstract
Summary: This paper engages into a global assessment of statistics and their potential uses, ranging from 19th century accounts of “suicidal acts” by the central services of criminal justice in France, to European comparative data on suicide in the years 2000. The most recent facts and figures about teenagers’ suicides in France are taken into account, thanks to the Inserm records on deaths by suicide and to public polls on suicidal attempts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Summary: This paper is about the computer use by teenagers, often estimated abusive by their family circle. In most cases, it is a “simple abundant use” more than a true addiction or a passion. The author describes the psychosocial mechanisms of such behaviours and the characteristics of each one. Finally, he describes how the adults, teachers and nursing staff can face up their responsibilities to contribute towards a safe use of multimedia in young people. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]