Suicide Attempts in the “Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families” Program

The clinical characteristics of youths who had attempted suicide recently, previously but not recently, repeatedly, or never were compared. 21% of the sample had a history of attempted suicide. Previous & repeat attempters were more likely to have a history of family violence & substance abuse. Repeat attempters were most likely to have depression, while never & previous (but not recent) attempters were more likely to have conduct disorder. Other clinical differences were also found. (76 refs)