Family ties provide protection against young adult sucidal behavior

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 14:28 in Psychology & Sociology

Adolescents and young adults typically consider peer relationships to be all important. However, it appears that strong family support, not peer support, is protective in reducing future suicidal behavior among young adults when they have experienced depression or have attempted suicide.

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