Evaluation of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medications, Externalizing Symptoms, and Suicidality in Children.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Childhood suicidality (ie, suicidal ideation or attempts) rates are increasing, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and externalizing symptoms are common risk factors associated with suicidality. More data are needed to describe associations of ADHD pharmacotherapy with childhood suicidality.

Objective

To investigate the associations of ADHD pharmacotherapy with externalizing symptoms and childhood suicidality.

Design, setting, and participants

In this cohort study, cross-sectional and 1-year-longitudinal associations were examined using data (collected during 2016-2019) from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study, a large, diverse US sample of children aged 9 to 11 years. Data analysis was performed from November to Decembe

SUBMITTER: Shoval G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8178707 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature