An outbreak of suicide and suicidal behavior in a high school.

摘要: In a high school of 1,496 students, two students committed suicide within 4 days. During an 18-day period that included the suicides, seven attempted and additional 23 manifested suicidal ideation. Compared to expected rates, rates both completed were markedly elevated. Seventy-five percent members cluster had at least one major psychiatric disorder antedating their exposure. One hundred ten thought be risk psychiatrically screened on site. Within this group, who became after exposure more likely than nonsuicidal counterparts currently depressed have past episodes depression suicidality. Close friends victims suicidality lower psychopathological threshold those less close victims. Students are victim or history affective and/or previous should for