Dr. Barry Dworkin

Suicide contagion in teens shown in new study

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 22, 2013

Source:

New research finds evidence of ‘suicide contagion’ among Canadian teens

Reference:

Association between exposure to suicide and suicidality outcomes in youth

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