@article{ref1,
title="Association between exposure to suicidal behaviors and suicide attempts among adolescents: the moderating role of prior psychiatric disorders",
journal="Child psychiatry and human development",
year="2021",
author="Kline, Emily A. and Ortin-Peralta, Ana and Polanco-Roman, Lillian and Miranda, Regina",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Theories suggest that adolescents exposed to suicide attempts and/or deaths are at higher risk of attempting suicide, themselves. However, research findings have been mixed, with most studies not accounting for psychiatric vulnerability. We examined past psychiatric diagnosis as a moderator of the association between lifetime exposure to suicide attempts and/or deaths and adolescents' suicide attempts. Adolescents (N = 518; 60% female; 45% White), ages 12-21, reported on prior suicide ideation and attempts, and mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders at baseline. Suicide attempts since baseline and exposure to suicidal behaviors were assessed 4-6 years later. Lifetime exposure to family suicide attempts and/or suicide deaths, but not to suicidal behaviors of peers/friends or others, was associated with a suicide attempt at follow-up among those with prior psychiatric disorders. Psychologically vulnerable adolescents may require additional support after exposure to suicidal behaviors of a family member to reduce their risk of attempting suicide.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0009-398X",
doi="10.1007/s10578-021-01129-2",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10578-021-01129-2"
}