Suicidal ideation and self-harm behavior in a community sample of preadolescent youth: A case-control study.

Year: 2015 Source: Journal of Adolescent Health.(2015).50(5):524Ð526.doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.09.013 SIEC No: 20150224

Research has focused on understanding risk factors associated with suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors in older youth, but less is known regarding these behaviors in preadolescents. We examined characteristics associated with suicidal ideation and self-harm behavior in youth aged 10Ð13 years. Twenty-three subjects endorsing items regarding suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors (Achenbach’s Youth Self-Report) (endorsers) were matched with 23 non-endorsers. Groups were compared on problem behaviors, impulsivity, neurocognitive function, risk behaviors, and other variables. In this study, preadolescent endorsers report significantly more problem behaviors than non-endorsers. However, parental monitoring and parent report of problems were similar between groups. Given these findings, we suggest that at-risk youth may be underrecognized at young ages.

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