Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Elementary School-Aged Youth: A Pilot Study in 5- to 10-Year-Olds.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Emerging evidence suggests that elementary aged children may experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) at rates higher than previously expected. However, STBs, and developmentally appropriate STB measurement, in children are vastly understudied. We conducted a preliminary study to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and safety of asking about STBs and STB rates in a sample of children enhanced for potential adversity exposure.

Method

To assess lifetime STBs, the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire-Junior and the Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors Interview-2 were administered to 98 children 5 to 10 years of age (mean = 7.53, SD = 1.41; 50% female; 52% non-White) and their caregivers (reporting about their child) during an in-home visit. W

SUBMITTER: Miller AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12414315 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature