Citation

Spink A, Dhingra K, Debowska A, Boduszek D. Int. J. Forensic Ment. Health 2017; 16(3): 249-260.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Simon Fraser University - Mental Health, Law and Policy Institute, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/14999013.2017.1339744

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and correlates of suicide attempts (SA), suicidal ideation (SI), and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) within a sample of community-based youth offenders (M age = 15.33 years) engaging with a Youth Offending Team (YOT).

FINDINGS revealed the highest prevalence rates for NSSI (20.6%), followed by SI (12.7%), and SA (5.9%). SA and SI were significantly correlated with trauma exposure, self-esteem, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). NSSI formed significant associations with trauma, self-esteem, and gender. The results offer further insight into the risk factors of SA, SI, and NSSI in an under-researched population.

Language: en

Keywords

non-suicidal self-injury; risk factors; suicide attempt; suicide ideation; Youth offenders