Citation

Goldstein TR. Child Adolesc. Psychiatr. Clin. N. Am. 2009; 18(2): 339-352, viii.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.chc.2008.11.005

PMID

19264267

PMCID

PMC2827306

Abstract

This article describes what is known about the epidemiology of suicidal ideation and behavior in pediatric bipolar disorder. Risk factors associated with suicidality in this population are reviewed in detail. Clinical recommendations for assessment, management and treatment are provided based on the literature to date.

Language: en

Keywords

Age of Onset; Bipolar Disorder; Child; Demography; Family; Humans; Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid; Intention; Psychotic Disorders; Risk Factors; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Suicide, Attempted