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Peer suicidal behavior and adolescent risk behavior.

Julie Cerel1, Timothy A Roberts, Wendy J Nilsen

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14642, USA.

The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
|April 5, 2005
PubMed
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Adolescents exposed to peer suicidal behavior face increased risks of suicidal ideation, attempts, and substance use. Friends of youth who have attempted or died by suicide require professional assessment and intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • The impact of peer suicidal behavior on adolescent psychosocial functioning is not well understood.
  • Suicidal behaviors among adolescents can significantly affect their friends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the relationship between peer suicidal behavior and adolescent risk behaviors.
  • To identify specific risks faced by adolescents exposed to suicidal behaviors of their peers.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a large, nationally representative sample of adolescents (N = 5852).
  • Analyzed data to determine correlations between peer suicidal behavior and individual risk behaviors.

Main Results:

  • Youth exposed to peer suicidal behavior showed significantly higher rates of suicidal ideation and attempts.

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  • Increased likelihood of substance use (cigarettes, marijuana), binge drinking, physical fights, and medically attended injuries observed in exposed youth.

    • Conclusions:

    • Professionals must recognize the heightened risks for friends of adolescents who have attempted or died by suicide.
    • Assessment and intervention for peers exposed to suicidal behavior are necessary for this vulnerable group.