COVID-19-Specific Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Psychiatrically Hospitalized Adolescents

This study examined the presence and correlates of COVID-specific suicidal thoughts and behaviors (i.e., thoughts of or engaging in intentional COVID-19 exposure with associated suicidal intent) among psychiatrically hospitalized adolescents. Adolescents (N = 143) completed study measures as part of...

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Published in:Child psychiatry and human development 2022-12, Vol.53 (6), p.1383-1390
Main Authors: Burke, Taylor A., Bettis, Alexandra H., Kudinova, Anastacia, Thomas, Sarah A., Nesi, Jacqueline, Erguder, Leyla, MacPherson, Heather A., Thompson, Elizabeth, Ammerman, Brooke A., Wolff, Jennifer C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Behavior
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Child & adolescent psychiatry
Child and School Psychology
Compliance
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Emotions
High risk
Hospitalized
Negative emotions
Original
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Prevention programs
Psychiatry
Psychology
Public health
Risk assessment
Risk behavior
Suicidal ideation
Suicide
Suicides & suicide attempts
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Summary:This study examined the presence and correlates of COVID-specific suicidal thoughts and behaviors (i.e., thoughts of or engaging in intentional COVID-19 exposure with associated suicidal intent) among psychiatrically hospitalized adolescents. Adolescents (N = 143) completed study measures as part of the standard intake process between March 13th and August 14th, 2020. Participants answered questionnaires assessing COVID-specific passive and active suicidal ideation (SI) and suicidal behavior, as well as COVID-related stressors and emotions, and public health guidance compliance. Findings highlights that COVID-specific SI is common in high-risk youth. COVID-specific SI was associated with COVID-19-related negative emotions, elevated stress, and decreased public health guidance compliance. Results suggest that COVID-specific suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and risk correlates, should be assessed within high-risk populations to facilitate prevention of risky behavior associated with intentional COVID-19 exposure.
ISSN:0009-398X
1573-3327
DOI:10.1007/s10578-021-01225-3