Abstract
Depression is increasing among Korean college students. Moreover, it is common for depressed individuals to consider attempting suicide. The purpose of this study therefore was to develop and examine the effectiveness of an int ived a depression-reducing program in eight 1-hr weekly sessions. Measures of suicidal ideation and depression were administered. The program has effects on suicidal ideation and depression among female college students. The findings suggest that the study program may be useful in reducing suicidal ideation and depression among female college students.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 560-576 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Western Journal of Nursing Research |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2011 |
Keywords
- adolescent
- depression
- suicidal ideation
- women