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Suicidality in affectively disordered adolescent inpatients.

D A Brent1, D J Kolko, M J Allan

  • 1Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Suicidal adolescents with affective illness show earlier onset, greater depression, cognitive distortion, and family stress. Targeting these factors in early treatment may prevent adolescent suicide.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Mental Health Research

Background:

  • Affective illness in adolescents is a significant public health concern.
  • Suicidality among adolescents is a critical issue requiring further understanding.
  • Identifying risk factors for adolescent suicidality is essential for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare clinical phenomenology, cognitive distortion, social skills, and familial-environmental stress between suicidal and nonsuicidal adolescent psychiatric inpatients.
  • To identify factors associated with suicidal intent among adolescent suicide attempters.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study of 42 suicidal and 14 nonsuicidal adolescent psychiatric inpatients.
  • Assessment of clinical phenomenology, cognitive distortion, social skills, and familial-environmental stress.

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  • Analysis of factors related to suicidal intent in patients with suicide attempts.

    • Main Results:

    • The suicidal group exhibited earlier onset and longer duration of affective illness, higher self-rated depression, and greater cognitive distortion.
    • Suicidal adolescents demonstrated less assertiveness, higher likelihood of familial suicidality history/exposure, and increased life stressors.
    • Suicidal intent was linked to double depression, comorbid substance abuse/conduct disorder, lack of assertiveness, family conflict, and family history of suicidal behavior.

    Conclusions:

    • Early identification and targeted treatment of affectively ill youth are crucial for preventing morbidity and mortality associated with suicidality.
    • Interventions should address cognitive distortion, social skills deficits (assertiveness), and familial-environmental stressors.
    • Understanding the specific risk factors for suicidal intent can inform more effective clinical management strategies.