6.10 Differential Patterns of Suicide Ideation, Depressive, and Anxiety Symptoms in School-Age Youths With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Suicide is associated with mood disorders, substance abuse and addiction, personality disorders, and psychiatric disorders. ADHD is one risk factor for suicide. ADHD and suicidal behavior are common conditions with significant social and emotional morbidity. The purpose of this study is to investigate differential patterns of suicide ideation and depressive and anxiety symptoms in school-age youths with ADHD.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research