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Life Course Factors Associated With Suicidal Behaviors in Young People

Annette L. Beautrais, ,

Christchurch School of Medicine & Health Sciences

This article reviews the major life course factors and processes associated with the development of suicidal behaviors in young people. Key issues examined include (a) the spectrum of suicidal behaviors in young people; (b) changing risks of suicidal behavior during childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood; and (c) key risk and protective factors. It is concluded that suicidal tendencies are frequently the culmination of adverse life course sequences that involve multiple risk factors. Future research priorities include a focus on (a) greater understanding of the role of genetic and biologic factors in the development of suicidal behaviors, (b) exploration of factors that may protect young people against suicidal behaviors, and (c) evaluation of public health and clinical programs designed to minimize risk of suicidal behaviors in young people.

Key Words: youth suicide • risk factors • life course • review

American Behavioral Scientist, Vol. 46, No. 9, 1137-1156 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/0002764202250657
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