Abstract
Subtypes of Suicidal and Assaultive Behaviors in Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatients: a Research Note
Pfeffer C R~~Newcorn J~~et al
Among 129 adolescent psychiatric inpatients, four subgroups of suicidal &/or assaultive behaviors were identified. A suicidal-only subgroup with no evidence of assaultive behavior was characterized by depression, drug abuse, & environmental stresses. An assaultive-only subgroup with no evidence of suicidal behavior exhibited aggressive symptoms & violence at home. A subgroup with both suicidal & assaultive behaviors experienced accidents & family violence. A fourth subgroup had neither suicidal nor assaultive behavior. This subgroup showed eating disorders, depression, minimal assaultiveness & few peer relationships. (20 refs)