Network analysis of the relationships among psychotic-like experiences, suicidal ideation and school connectedness among children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children and adolescents represent a highly vulnerable and crucial demographic in the field of mental health research. Unfortunately, suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among teenagers worldwide. While symptoms of psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) are often linked to increased suicidal ideation, school connectedness has been shown to mitigate such risks and promote emotional well-being. Although the association between PLEs and suicidal thoughts is well-documented, there is still a need to further investigate how school connectedness interacts with both PLEs and suicidal ideation to provide a more comprehensive understanding of these relationships.

Methods

This study employed network analysis to examine the relationships between psychosis-like expe

SUBMITTER: Wei Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12490036 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature