Table 1.

Frequencies of Themes Expressed in 30 Follow-up Interviews^*

Themes from Interview	Number of Times Reported
Family stressors	11
Sometimes feel like “hurting myself”	11
Emotional problems	9
School concerns (e.g., failing)	7
Misread question	6
Somatic issues: Cancer, cerebral palsy, headache	5
Loneliness, social withdrawal	4
Low self esteem	3
Grief	2
Friend issues	1
Rejection by boyfriend	1

^*Note: Some subjects expressed more than one theme.