Examining relationships between psychotic experiences and suicidal ideation in adolescents using a network approach

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in young individuals. Timely and adequate identification of individuals with suicidal ideation could prevent from suicidal behavior. Psychotic experiences (PE) have been shown to increase levels of suicidal ideation (SI) in the general population. Therefore, detailed investigation of the relationship of PE and SI is relevant. However, the exact nature of the relationship between these two phenomena remains unclear. Understanding psychopathology as a complex network of interacting symptoms could be helpful to elucidate specific associations existing between PE and SI.

Source: Schizophrenia Research - May 24, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: D. N úñez, A. Fresno, C.D. van Borkulo, P. Courtet, V. Arias, V. Garrido, J.T.W. Wigman Source Type: research