Year: 2009 Source: Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, v.37, no.7, (October 2009), p.917-928 SIEC No: 20100925

8.6% suicide ideation was found among 349 urban 6-9 year olds in the top tercile of aggressive-disruptive behaviour. Suicide ideation was associated with more self-reported depression, opposition defiance disorder, conduct problems, & attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms & 3.5-5 times more clinically significant symptoms. Parents rated more symptoms in older children associated with suicide ideation compared to parents of similar age children without suicide ideation. Children described anger, dysphoria, & interpersonal conflict as motivators/triggers for suicide ideation. Results suggest problems managing emotionally challenging situations are a specific factor in initiating suicide ideation. (66 refs.) JA