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Gregory Plemmons1, Matthew Hall2, Stephanie Doupnik3
1Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee; gregory.plemmons@vanderbilt.edu.
Pediatrics
|May 18, 2018
Summary
Pediatric suicide ideation and attempts surged in US children's hospitals from 2008-2015. These critical mental health encounters nearly doubled, highlighting an urgent need for improved healthcare delivery systems.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Mental Health Services
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Suicide ideation (SI) and suicide attempts (SAs) represent a growing public health concern among children in the United States.
- Previous reports indicate a concerning upward trend in SI and SAs over the past decade.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the trends in emergency and inpatient encounters for SI and SAs.
- To analyze these trends specifically within US children's hospitals between 2008 and 2015.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of administrative billing data.
- Utilized the Pediatric Health Information System database for data extraction.
Main Results:
- A total of 115,856 SI and SA encounters were recorded during the study period.
- The annual percentage of all visits for SI and SA nearly doubled, increasing from 0.66% in 2008 to 1.82% in 2015.
- Increases were observed across all age groups, with higher rates in adolescents (12-17 years) and girls.
Conclusions:
- Encounters for SI and SA at children's hospitals showed a steady increase from 2008 to 2015.
- Consistent seasonal patterns were noted, with peaks in spring and fall.
- The rising prevalence of pediatric mental health issues necessitates strategic planning for children's hospitals and healthcare systems.
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