articleJAMA PsychiatryJan 9, 2013GREEN OA

Prevalence, Correlates, and Treatment of Lifetime Suicidal Behavior Among Adolescents

MKMatthew K. NockJGJennifer GreenIHIrving HwangKAKatie A. McLaughlinNANancy A. Sampson

Harvard University · Harvard University Press

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Abstract

Context Although suicide is the third leading cause of death among US adolescents, little is known about the prevalence, correlates, or treatment of its immediate precursors, adolescent suicidal behaviors (ie, suicide ideation, plans, and attempts).\n\nObjectives To estimate the lifetime prevalence of suicidal behaviors among US adolescents and the associations of retrospectively reported, temporally primary DSM-IV disorders with the subsequent onset of suicidal behaviors.\n\nDesign Dual-frame national sample of adolescents from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication Adolescent Supplement.\n\nSetting Face-to-face household interviews with adolescents and questionnaires for parents.\n\nParticipants A total…

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  • National Comorbidity Survey
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Psychiatry
  • Poison control
  • Suicide prevention
  • Suicide attempt
  • Comorbidity
  • Clinical psychology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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