Evidence In-Sight request summary: Suicide in adolescents with developmental disabilities.

This report was researched and written to address the following question(s):  What are the best practices for supporting adolescents with developmental disabilities who are exhibiting suicidal behaviour?  Are there particular considerations for working with this at-risk population? We prepared the report given the contextual information provided in our first communications (see Overview of inquiry). […]

Physical disability and suicide: Recent advancements in understanding and future directions for consideration.

Highlights • Research has supported the association between physical disability and suicide. Factors prompting suicide risk in this population are discussed. Recent research of specific disabilities and suicide is outlined. Directions for future research in this population are discussed.

Suicidal ideation among adults with disability in western Canada: A brief report.

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