Citation

Pfeffer CR. Child Adolesc. Psychiatr. Clin. N. Am. 2002; 11(3): 639-47, x.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 21 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY 10605, USA. cpfeffer@med.cornell.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12222087

Abstract

This article reviews the risk factors for fatal and nonfatal suicidal behavior in children and adolescents. Numerous empirical studies suggest that mood disorders are among the most important risk factors for youth suicidal behavior. In addition, other psychosocial factors increase risk for youth suicidal behavior independent of mood disorders. Prevention strategies for suicidal behavior should incorporate methods to identify children and adolescents who suffer from major depressive, dysthymic, and bipolar disorders. Such strategies should identify children and adolescents who have a history of suicidal ideation and/or suicide attempts.

Language: en