Wednesday, November 22, 2006

TeenScreen

not so accidental


Even more troubling, according to the study, “The Columbia Suicide Screen:
Validity and Reliability of a Screen for Youth Suicide and Depression,” authored
by TeenScreen creator, Dr. David Shaffer, the test can falsely identify kids as being
suicide risks at least 84% of the time. That means that 84 out of every 100 kids
labeled by the test as potentially suicidal—and therefore referred to a mental
health professional—are not actually at risk.


Little bit odd, no?
Watch out for these guys - they see your pocket books, they want you money.