Acculturative stress, depression, and suicidal ideation among Central American immigrants

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Suicide risk among Central American immigrants has been examined, with a focus on the relationship between acculturative stress, depression, and suicidal ideation. Variables related to depression and suicidal ideation include family functioning, social support, expectations for the future, religiosity, education and income, and agreement with the decision to migrate.

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Reasons for living versus reasons for dying

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The Reasons for Living/Reasons for Dying Assessment developed by David Jobes and Rachel Mann is discussed. Topics include extending the research to older suicidal patients and to "high-lethality" patients, determining the unit of analysis, and weighting of responses.

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Suicidal ideation in the United States

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The incidence of suicidal ideation in the United States is discussed. Topics include methodological issues, the relationship between suicidal ideation and formation of a suicide plan, suicidal ideation in relation to mental illness, and the role of treatment.

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