Suicidal behaviours among adolescents in Liberia

Suicidal behaviours in vulnerable adolescents. Time trends and their correlates.

BACKGROUND Suicide rates have increased over the past three decades, especially in young men. Depression, conduct disorder, crime and substance misuse have also increased. This study tested hypotheses on the possible links between the secular increase in the rates of these behaviours. METHOD A data set on 6091 subjects aged 8-18 years (58.4% boys) referred to psychiatric services over a 21-ye...

Suicidal behaviours are common among US adolescents and are associated with mental health disorders.

ED FROM Nock MK, Green JG, Hwang I, et al. Prevalence, correlates, and treatment of lifetime suicidal behavior among adolescents: results from the national comorbidity survey replication adolescent supplement. JAMA Psychiatry 2013;70:300–10. Correspondence to: Matthew K Nock, Department of Psychology, Harvard University, 33 Kirkland St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA; [email protected] Sources of ...

Mental health difficulties and suicidal behaviours among young migrants: multicentre study of European adolescents

Background Migration has been reported to be associated with higher prevalence of mental disorders and suicidal behaviour. Aims To examine the prevalence of emotional and behavioural difficulties, suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among migrant adolescents and their non-migrant peers. Method A school-based survey was completed by 11 057 European adolescents as part of the Saving and Em...

Soft drink and sweet food consumption and suicidal behaviours among Chinese adolescents.

AIM Greater soft drink consumption was associated with increased risk of mental health problems in Western countries. The objective of the study was to examine the association between soft drink and sweet food consumption and suicidal behaviours among adolescents in China. METHODS In 2005, a population-based cross-sectional study was conducted in 100 schools in Jiangsu Province, China. Partic...

Suicidal behavior and contagion among hospitalized adolescents.