APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Profiles of Risk for Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors Among Justice-Involved Female Youth of Color
- Ana Sheehan
University of Delaware - Nadia Bounoua
University of Delaware - Shabnam Javdani
- Naomi Sadeh
University of Delaware
Abstract
Suicide is a leading cause of death among youth in custodial settings. The current study identifies profiles of risk for suicide among justice involved youth of color. Our findings reveal three distinct profiles varying on indicators of risk including, trauma, mental health symptoms, risky behaviors and experiences of discrimination.
Suicide
