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July 25, 2008

Analysis indicates apparent connection between bullying and thoughts of suicide in children

In continuing coverage from previous editions of Headlines, the UPI (7/17) reports that "studies from 13 countries found signs of an apparent connection between bullying and thoughts of suicide in children," according to a review published in the International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. In order to reach that conclusion, researchers from the Yale University School of Medicine "analyzed 37 studies that examined bullying and suicide among children and adolescents" in the U.S., and around the world.

Posted by admin at July 25, 2008 04:14 PM