The association between body dysmorphic symptoms and suicidality among adolescents and young adults: a genetically informative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research indicates that body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is associated with risk of suicidality. However, studies have relied on small and/or specialist samples and largely focussed on adults, despite these difficulties commonly emerging in youth. Furthermore, the aetiology of the relationship remains unknown.

Methods

Two independent twin samples were identified through the Child and Adolescent Twin Study in Sweden, at ages 18 (N = 6027) and 24 (N = 3454). Participants completed a self-report measure of BDD symptom severity. Young people and parents completed items assessing suicidal ideation/behaviours. Logistic regression models tested the association of suicidality outcomes with: (a) probable BDD, classified using an empirically derived cut-off; and (b)

SUBMITTER: Krebs G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9157307 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature