TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Suicidal ideation and self-harm behavior in a community sample of preadolescent youth: a case-control study
JO  - Journal of Adolescent Health
A1  - Giannetta, Mariel M.
A1  - Betancourt, Laura M.
A1  - Brodsky, Nancy L.
A1  - Wintersteen, Matthew B.
A1  - Romer, Daniel
A1  - Giannetta, Joan M.
A1  - Hurt, Hallam
SP  - 524
EP  - 526
VL  - 50
IS  - 5
N2  - OBJECTIVE: 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 10-13 years. DESIGN/METHODS: A community sample of 387 youth was enrolled in a prospective study assessing precursors of risk behaviors. 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. RESULTS: Endorsers had higher levels of impulsivity, were more likely in borderline/clinical range on 5 of 8 Youth Self-Report Syndrome scales, and reported more risk taking. Endorsers and non-endorsers were similar in neurocognitive function. More non-endorsers were on stimulants, but groups were similar in parental monitoring and parental report of behavioral/emotional issues, socioeconomic status, and marital status. CONCLUSION: 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1054-139X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.09.013
ID  - ref1
ER  -