Abstract
Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts Among Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatients in Finland
Haavisto A~~Sourander A~~et al
The aim was to study the prevalence of, & factors associated with, suicidal ideation & suicide attempts among child & adolescent inpatients during hospital treatment. The target group included all the child & adolescent psychiatric inpatients in Finland on a chosen day. Suicidality was determined by the psychiatrist responsible for the inpatient treatment. Factors independently associated with suicidal ideation & suicide attempts are presented. Sex differences are discussed. (53 refs)