Risk factors of suicidal spectrum behaviors in adults and adolescents with attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder - a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adolescents and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk of suicidal spectrum behaviors (SSBs). However, there is limited knowledge about risk factors triggering SSBs in this group of people.

Objective

To explore published literature concerning factors that may increase the risk of SSBs in adults and adolescents with ADHD.

Methods

A systematic literature search following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines was conducted on 22^nd of February 2022 using the Ovid MEDLINE and Web of Science databases. Three categories of search terms were used: (1) self-harm, self-injury, self-mutilation, suicide, self-poisoning; (2) adults, adolescents; and (3) attention-def

SUBMITTER: Austgulen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10441735 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature