Suicidal Behaviors Among United States Adolescents

Increasing Clinical and Public Health Challenges

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ID15713010
AuthorsJhon Ostanin (Florida International University), Helena Miranda (0000-0003-2072-8763, Florida Atlantic University), Simon Shugar (Florida Atlantic University), Dina Abdo (University of Richmond), Maria C Mejia de Grubb (0000-0003-0703-8688, Florida Atlantic University), Charles H Hennekens (0000-0003-1214-1663, Florida Atlantic University), Panagiota Kitsantas (0000-0003-0261-9002, Florida Atlantic University, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume12
Issue1
Pages57-57
Publication date2025-01-03
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChildren (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/children12010057
PMID39857887
OpenAlexW4406052413
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited14

The results demonstrate significant increases in suicidal behavior among US adolescents, particularly in females. They suggest the need for gender-sensitive approaches in mental health support and prevention strategies. Overall, given the significant increase in suicidal behaviors, healthcare providers as well as public health professionals should prioritize mental health initiatives, promote awareness, and ensure access to mental health resources for adolescents

Adolescent health · Environmental health · Injury prevention · Occupational safety and health · Poison control · Political science · Public health · Suicide prevention · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Child Welfare and Adoption · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

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