Childhood maltreatment, neuropsychological function and suicidal behavior.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people. Childhood maltreatment, neuropsychological dysfunction and psychopathology have each been shown to increase risk for suicidal behavior. However, few studies have examined their interactions and the effects of those interactions on suicidal behavior.

Methods

Across two sites, a total of 382 offspring of depressed parents underwent neuropsychological assessments. This high-risk sample included nearly equal numbers of males and females. Average age at the time of neuropsychological assessment was 18.5 years. The most prevalent lifetime psychiatric disorders were mood (43%), anxiety (37%) and alcohol and substance use disorders (21%). Childhood maltreatment was reported by 44% of offspring. Participants und

SUBMITTER: Zelazny J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6837731 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature