@article{ref1,
title="Prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation and deliberate self-harm in Canadian adolescents during the Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic",
journal="Canadian journal of psychiatry, The",
year="2021",
author="Turner, Brianna J. and Robillard, Christina L. and Ames, Megan E. and Craig, Stephanie G.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: In light of recent evidence that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in marked increases in depression, anxiety, substance use, and other mental health concerns among Canadian adolescents, we investigated the rates of self-harm thoughts and behaviours in this population. Specifically, this study explored: (1) the demographic and geographic distributions of suicidal ideation (SI) and deliberate self-harm (DSH), and (2) the associations of mental health and substance use with SI and DSH. <br><br>METHOD: A total of 809 Canadian adolescents, aged 12-18 years, completed an online survey between June 17, 2020 and July 31, 2020. <br><br>RESULTS: 44% of adolescents reported experiencing SI since the pandemic began, while 32% reported engaging in DSH. SI and DSH were more common among youth who: identified as transgender, non-binary or gender fluid; who did not reside with both parents; and who reported psychiatric concerns or frequent cannabis use. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Canadian adolescents appear to be experiencing higher rates of self-harm thoughts and behaviours relative to before the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important for adults who are likely to interact with distressed youth to be aware of potential warning signs that a youth is struggling with self-harm, and to refer youth to specialty mental health services where appropriate.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0706-7437",
doi="10.1177/07067437211036612",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/07067437211036612"
}