The Relationships Between Nonsuicidal Self-Injury, Connectedness, and Suicide Risk in Youth Presenting to the Emergency Department.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), defined as harming one's own body without suicidal intent, is a strong risk factor for suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescents. One promising protective factor that can mitigate suicide risk conferred by NSSI is connectedness. This study aimed to examine the association between connectedness (family, school, peer, and overall), NSSI, and suicide risk in pediatric emergency department patients.

Method

This is a secondary analysis of data from the Emergency Department Screen for Teens at Risk for Suicide (ED-STARS) study. Youth ages 12 to 17 years completed questions on demographics; past-year NSSI history; the Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) tool; and 2 items each on family, school, and peer connectedness. Overall connect

SUBMITTER: Shi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12414299 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature