Explain Why an Adolescent Might Attempt Suicide

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Essay

Explain why an adolescent might attempt suicide.Do ethnic and gender differences play a role? If so, which ethnic and gender differences are involved?

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Definitions:

Durham Rule

A legal standard used to determine criminal liability in defendants claiming insanity, stating that an accused is not criminally responsible if their unlawful act was the product of mental disease or defect.

Criminality

Behavior that violates laws or involves the commission of crimes.

Insanity Defense Reform Act

A legal reform measure attempting to amend the criteria under which individuals can be considered legally insane and therefore not responsible for their criminal actions.

American Psychiatric Association

A professional organization of psychiatrists aimed at ensuring humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness, including substance use disorders.