Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and suicide: A systematic review

To investigate suicidality and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), this paper aims to systematically review the literature as an extension of previous reviews. We searched five databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Psychinfo, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) with two categories of search terms: (1) s...

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Published inWorld journal of psychiatry Vol. 7; no. 1; pp. 44 - 59
Main Authors Balazs, Judit, Kereszteny, Agnes
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Baishideng Publishing Group Inc 22.03.2017
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Suicide
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Summary:To investigate suicidality and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), this paper aims to systematically review the literature as an extension of previous reviews. We searched five databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Psychinfo, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) with two categories of search terms: (1) suicide; suicidal; suicide behavior; suicide attempt; suicidal thought; and (2) ADHD. The search resulted 26 articles. There is a positive association between ADHD and suicidality in both sexes and in all age groups. Comorbid disorders mediate between suicidality and ADHD. Recognizing ADHD, comorbid conditions and suicidality is important in prevention.
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Author contributions: All authors contributed to this paper.
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Correspondence to: Judit Balazs, MD, PhD, Institute of Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University, Izabella u. 46, H-1064 Budapest, Hungary. balazs.judit@ppk.elte.hu
ISSN:2220-3206
2220-3206
DOI:10.5498/wjp.v7.i1.44