(Flanders 1991) Throughout history our perspective toward suicide has changed many times. ... However, although the rate of suicide by firearms increased more than suicide by other methods suicide rates also increased markedly in many other countries in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, where suicide by firearms is rare. ... (Borowsky 2001) Additionally, for girls, somatic symptoms, having a friend attempt or complete suicide, other illicit drug use, and a history of mental health treatment predicted attempting suicide for black, Hispanic, and white youth. . ... Occasionally feels "down" ...

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