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Suicidal behavior by preschool children.

P A Rosenthal, S Rosenthal

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Suicidal preschoolers exhibit more self-directed aggression, depression, and impulsivity than their peers. Many experienced parental neglect or abuse, suggesting complex underlying factors in early childhood suicidality.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child Psychiatry
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Pediatric Mental Health

    Background:

    • Suicidality in preschoolers is a critical concern requiring further understanding.
    • Previous research has limited data on the specific characteristics of suicidal preschoolers.
    • This study aims to identify behavioral and environmental factors associated with suicidality in very young children.

    Observation:

    • Sixteen suicidal preschoolers (ages 2.5-5 years) were compared to 16 matched behaviorally disordered preschoolers.
    • Data was collected from a university child psychiatry outpatient clinic.
    • Children were matched for age, sex, race, and parental socioeconomic and marital status.

    Findings:

    • The suicidal group displayed significantly more non-suicidal self-directed aggression, loss of interest, morbid ideation, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and running away behaviors.

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  • Depression was noted according to Weinberg criteria but not DSM-III criteria.
  • Suicidal preschoolers were more likely to be unwanted, abused, or neglected, and showed less pain/crying after injury.

    • Implications:

    • Early identification of self-directed aggression and depression is crucial in preschool psychiatric settings.
    • Environmental factors like abuse and neglect are strongly linked to early childhood suicidality.
    • Understanding these subgroups can inform targeted interventions for at-risk preschoolers and their families.