Exploring risk and protective factors which distinguish suicidal and self-harm behaviours from suicidal and self-harm ideation in young people: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-harm and suicidal thoughts and behaviours among young people are significant global public health concerns. Although most young people with thoughts of self-harm or suicide do not act on their thoughts, it is important to identify factors that distinguish thoughts of self-harm and suicide from behaviours. To date, there are no reviews distinguishing self-harm and suicidal behaviours from thoughts of self-harm and suicide in young people or that have synthesised factors distinguishing self-harm behaviours from self-harm ideation. The current review addresses these gaps in the literature.

Methods

We systematically searched: CINAHL, Embase, Medline, PsycINFO, Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection, and Web of Science Core Collection for articles publishe

SUBMITTER: Etherson ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12459848 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature