%0 Journal Article
%T Suicidal thoughts and behaviors in psychiatrically hospitalized adolescents pre- and post- COVID-19: a historical chart review and examination of contextual correlates
%J Journal of affective disorders reports
%D 2021
%A Thompson, Elizabeth C.
%A Thomas, Sarah A.
%A Burke, Taylor A.
%A Nesi, Jacqueline
%A MacPherson, Heather A.
%A Bettis, Alexandra H.
%A Kudinova, Anastacia Y.
%A Affleck, Katelyn
%A Hunt, Jeffrey
%A Wolff, Jennifer C.
%V 4
%N 
%P e100100-e100100
%X BACKGROUND: Psychiatrically vulnerable adolescents may be at heightened risk for suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study characterizes suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide attempts (SA) in a sample of adolescents psychiatrically hospitalized during COVID-19. Rates of SI and SA are compared to a historical hospital sample from a matched period in the year prior. Associations between specific stressors and COVID-related SI are also explored. <br><br>METHODS: This cross-sectional chart review utilizes hospital intake data, including self-reports of SA, SI (general and COVID-related), and COVID-specific stressors. <br><br>RESULTS: SA and SI ratings were higher in the COVID-19 sample compared to the historical sample. Stressors related to missing special events, financial problems, in-home conflict, and changes in living circumstances were associated with COVID-related SI. Among first-time admissions, several interpersonal stressors were linked to COVID-related SI. LIMITATIONS: Analyses were cross-sectional, limiting our ability to draw conclusions about causality. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This study offers preliminary evidence that COVID-19 may be contributing to suicidal thoughts and behaviors in high-risk adolescents.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 2666-9153
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadr.2021.100100