Youth experiencing homelessness at risk for suicide: psychosocial risk factors and service use patterns.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Young adults experiencing homelessness often suffer from adverse mental health outcomes and suicide is a leading cause of death. The objective of this study is to examine service use and psychosocial risk factors for suicide, in relation to suicide risk assessment, to inform strategies for engaging youth in suicide prevention services.

Methods

A cross-sectional analysis of youth enrolled in a supportive housing randomized clinical trial. We categorized suicide risk into three groups (low-, moderate-, and high-risk) based on suicidal ideation and past-year suicide attempt. The service use patterns across these groups are described, as well as other psychosocial risk factors (psychiatric comorbidity, depressive symptoms, substance use, and sleep impairment).

Resul

SUBMITTER: Chavez LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792679 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature