Date of Graduation
5-2016
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation (PhD)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Communication Disorders
Advisor/Mentor
Brent T. Williams
Committee Member
John E. Sassin
Second Committee Member
Mary Ramey
Third Committee Member
Stephanie Lusk
Abstract
The purpose of this dissertation is to explore what can be done to mitigate the onset of a disability for young adults aged 18-24 in order to prevent suicidal thoughts or actions. Research suggests that many factors play into suicidal ideation for this young population, including lost hope, lack of coping mechanisms, lack of financial security and bullying. The goal of this research is to determine what rehabilitation professionals can do differently that will hopefully eradicate suicide for this group.
Citation
Whiting, C. A. (2016). Instilling Hope: Showing Individuals with New Disabilities Between the ages of 18 and 24 that Suicide is Not the Answer. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/1607
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