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[Suicide in schoolchildren (author's transl)].

E Trube-Becker

    MMW, Munchener Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |April 6, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Childhood suicide is a serious issue, with poisoning and hanging being common methods. Even seemingly minor triggers can lead to suicide in children, highlighting the need to take all suicide declarations seriously.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    • Forensic Psychology
    • Public Health

    Context:

    • Reports on 66 completed suicides and 22 attempted suicides in children aged 9-16 years.
    • Identifies common methods: poisoning and hanging.
    • Highlights that motivations are multifactorial and provocations can be minor.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze the characteristics and potential contributing factors of suicide and attempted suicide in children.
    • To emphasize the importance of recognizing and responding to suicide warnings in pediatric populations.
    • To underscore the role of adult behavior and intervention in suicide prevention.

    Summary:

    • Suicides occurred in 66 children (47 boys, 19 girls) and attempts in 22 (8 boys, 14 girls).
    • Farewell letters, prior suicide announcements, and previous attempts were noted in some cases.
    • 70% lived with parents; 10% had pre-existing behavioral disorders.

    Impact:

    • Stresses the critical need to take all child suicide announcements seriously.
    • Suggests that appropriate adult responses could potentially prevent child suicides.
    • Informs clinical practice and public health strategies for pediatric suicide prevention.

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