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1. Challenging times: Prevalence of psychiatric disorders and suicidal behaviors in Irish adolescents

Author

Lynch, Fionnuala, Mills, Carla, Daly, Irenee, and Fitzpatrick, Carol

Subjects
Mental illness -- Psychological aspects, Mental illness -- Analysis, Suicidal behavior -- Psychological aspects, Suicidal behavior -- Analysis, Adolescent psychology -- Analysis, Family and marriage, Psychology and mental health
Abstract

A study determined prevalence rates of psychiatric disorders, suicidal ideation and intent, and parasuicide in a population of Irish adolescents aged 12 to 15 years in a defined geographical area of the country. Results showed 15.6% of the adolescents examined had a current psychiatric disorder and almost 20% met the criteria for a past psychiatric disorder, indicating that mental health promotion should be given priority in schools.

Published
2006

2. Challenging times: a study to detect Irish adolescents at risk of psychiatric disorders and suicidal ideation

Author

Lynch, Fionnuala, Mills, Carla, Daly, Irenee, and Fitzpatrick, Carol

Subjects
Mental illness -- Research, Youth -- Psychological aspects, Teenagers -- Psychological aspects, Family and marriage, Psychology and mental health
Abstract

The rate of suicidal deaths in Ireland, among Irish adolescents is examined. According to the study, young men in the age group of 15 - 24 years are driven to take this extreme step due to psychiatric disorders, depressive disorders and suicidal ideation.

Published
2004

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