Suicide in preadolescents: who is at risk?

Angelica L Kloos; Rachel Collins; Ronald A Weller; Elizabeth B Weller

doi:10.1007/s11920-007-0076-9

Suicide in preadolescents: who is at risk?

Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2007 Apr;9(2):89-93. doi: 10.1007/s11920-007-0076-9.

Authors

Angelica L Kloos¹, Rachel Collins, Ronald A Weller, Elizabeth B Weller

Affiliation

¹ Department of Psychiatry, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. [email protected]

PMID: 17389116
DOI: 10.1007/s11920-007-0076-9

Abstract

Suicidal behavior (ie, thoughts and attempts) in children is an issue of serious concern. In the past, suicide in young children has been largely denied and ignored. However, this is no longer possible, as accumulating evidence supports the existence of suicidal thoughts and actions in preadolescent children. This article explores suicidal behavior in preadolescent children and highlights areas of needed research.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Age Factors
Cause of Death
Child
Child, Preschool
Comorbidity
Cross-Sectional Studies
Humans
Mental Disorders / diagnosis
Mental Disorders / epidemiology
Mental Disorders / psychology
Risk Factors
Suicide / psychology*
Suicide / statistics & numerical data
Suicide Prevention
Suicide, Attempted / prevention & control
Suicide, Attempted / psychology*
Suicide, Attempted / statistics & numerical data
United States