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[Suicide in children and the prevention]
Seishin Shinkeigaku Zasshi = Psychiatria Et Neurologia Japonica
|December 31, 2005
Summary
Suicide risk in children and adolescents increases with age, influenced by family history, parental psychiatric disorders, and child distress. Effective protective interventions require collaboration among medical, educational, and child welfare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Developmental Psychology
- Public Health
Context:
- Suicide is a significant concern in Western countries, with limited research on protective interventions for Japanese children.
- Suicidal ideation and behaviors are rare in young children but increase during adolescence.
- Existing prevention programs lack clear theoretical foundations and demonstrated efficacy.
Purpose:
- To review existing literature on child and adolescent suicide.
- To identify risk factors for suicide in children and adolescents.
- To inform the development of much-needed protective interventions in Japan.
Summary:
- Suicide in children and adolescents is associated with various risk factors including family history, parental psychiatric disorders (especially depression and addiction), child's cognitive and emotional disturbances, family discord, and child abuse.
- Accessibility of lethal methods is also a critical factor.
- Early identification of these risk factors is crucial for effective suicide prevention strategies.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for evidence-based suicide prevention programs tailored to the Japanese context.
- Emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach involving medical, educational, and child welfare professionals.
- Underscores the necessity for future evaluative research on intervention efficacy and the role of psychiatry in supporting at-risk children and families.