Original Articles

Secondary school learners' essays on suicide prevention

Published in: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Volume 19 , issue 2 , 2007 , pages: 131–136

DOI: 10.2989/17280580709486648

Author(s): AnthonyL Pillay , AnitaJ Kriel , SoobiahV Moodley

Abstract

Objectives: Considering the extent of the problem of suicidal behaviour among young people, the need for prevention programmes is paramount. The KwaZulu-Natal based 'Love to Live' campaign is a programme aimed at the prevention of suicidal behaviour among children and adolescents.

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