Psychology

Prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in preadolescent children: A US population-based study

H. R. Lawrence, T. A. Burke, et al.

In a significant study by Hannah R. Lawrence and colleagues, the prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempts among 9- and 10-year-old children in the US reveals alarming rates—14.33% for ideation and 1.26% for attempts. Notably, factors such as gender, sexuality, race, and family income play critical roles in these outcomes, underscoring the urgent need for targeted prevention strategies.

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Abstract

This study investigated sociodemographic and diagnostic predictors of suicidal ideation and attempts in a nationally representative sample of 9- and 10-year-old US children (N=11,875). Lifetime prevalence rates were 14.33% for suicidal ideation and 1.26% for suicide attempts. Males, sexual minority youth, and multiracial youth had higher odds of suicidal ideation; sexual minority youth and those with low family income had higher odds of suicide attempts. Comorbid psychopathology was associated with increased odds of both. Treatment utilization was lower among female, Black, and Hispanic youth. The high rates highlight the need for targeted assessment and prevention efforts.

Publisher

Translational Psychiatry

Published On

Sep 22, 2021

Authors

Hannah R. Lawrence, Taylor A. Burke, Ana E. Sheehan, Brianna Pastro, Rachel Y. Levin, Rachel F. L. Walsh, Alexandra H. Bettis, Richard T. Liu

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