Overview of young people attempting suicide by drug overdose and prevention and protection services

Bilginer C., Cop E., Goker Z., Hekim O., Sekmen E., Uneri Ö. Ş.

Dusunen Adam, vol.30, no.3, pp.243-250, 2017 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.5350/dajpn2017300308
  • Journal Name: Dusunen Adam
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.243-250
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objective: Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year-old-people in the world. The aim of this study is to present the characteristics of children and adolescents attempting suicide by drug overdose and to draw attention to preventive measures that can be taken in Turkey.