Causal Factors in Suicidal Attempts by Male and Female College Students

GRAHAM B. BLAINE, JR. and LIDA R. CARMENAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 125, Number 6

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.125.6.834

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Case histories of 69 Harvard and Radcliffe students who attempted suicide were surveyed. Variables studied included the mode of suicide, precipitating factors, background factors which may have contributed, and results in terms of treatment and further education. Relevant factors seem to be concerned with loss, concern over academic work, parental level of education, and source of family discipline.

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American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 125 • Number 6 • December 1968

Pages: 834 - 837

PubMed: 5698455

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Published in print: December 1968

Published online: 1 April 2006

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GRAHAM B. BLAINE, JR.

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LIDA R. CARMEN

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Chief of psychiatry, Harvard University Health Services, 75 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, Mass. 02138

Clinical assistant in psychiatry, Harvard University Health Services, 75 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, Mass. 02138

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Causal Factors in Suicidal Attempts by Male and Female College Students

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