THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING AND PSYCHOEDUCATION IN REDUCING SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR
Keywords:
suicidal behavior, psychological counseling, psychoeducation, high school students, prevention, mental healthAbstract
This article examines the role of psychological counseling and psychoeducation in preventing suicidal behavior among high school students. The study analyzes psychological characteristics of adolescence, emotional instability, and the impact of stress factors on suicidal risk. It is substantiated that psychological counseling helps stabilize students’ emotional state, while psychoeducation increases psychological literacy and contributes to reducing suicidal behavior.
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