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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Risk factors

  • Risk factors for suicide may include:[1]
    • Family history of suicidal behavior
    • Mental disorders such as major depression, substance use disorders, or psychotic disorders
    • History of physical or sexual abuse
    • Previous suicide attempt
    • Gay, lesbian, or bisexual orientation, or transgender or gender non-conforming identity[2]

References

  1. Shain B (July 2016). "Suicide and Suicide Attempts in Adolescents". Pediatrics. 138 (1). doi:10.1542/peds.2016-1420. PMID 27354459.
  2. "Office-based care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth". Pediatrics. 132 (1): 198–203. July 2013. doi:10.1542/peds.2013-1282. PMID 23796746.

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