Are there sensitive periods when child maltreatment substantially elevates suicide risk? Results from a nationally representative sample of adolescents

ConclusionsExposure to child maltreatment is strongly associated with the risk for adolescent suicidal behaviors, though this association did not vary based on the timing of first exposure. These findings suggest that prevention efforts should be implemented throughout early development and target all children, regardless of when they were first exposed.

Source: Depression and Anxiety - May 23, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Stephanie H. Gomez, Jenny Tse, Yan Wang, Brianna Turner, Alexander J. Millner, Matthew K. Nock, Erin C. Dunn Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research