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Latino Adolescents and Suicide: A Cross-Cultural Risk Assessment

Friday, November 8, 2013: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Napoleon B3-C3 (Sheraton New Orleans Hotel)
Alan Oda , Azusa Pacific University
Sarah Wentworth , Azusa Pacific University
What are the risk factors for suicide that may be unique to Latino adolescents? The present study compares different Latino and non-Latino teens to see if there are unique cultural factors. In addition, developmental changes during adolescents are also assessed and reported.