Problem behaviors can lead to suicide in children
A new research showed that children who show early signs of problem behavior are more likely to have thought of committing suicide.
Scientists examined 387 young people at the age of 10-13. Those who were employed from public schools in Philadelphia, completed the Youth Self-Report questionnaire consisting of only 2 questions whether they think about or attempt to kill or hurt themselves.
23 boys (5.9%) answered "yes" to at least one of the questions. They have symptoms of depression, sleep problems, impulsive and aggressive behavior. Additionally, they reported risk-taking behavior including gambling, sex and drug use.
Parents of the kids who had contemplated suicide reported similar levels of medical or behavioral issues in their children as did parents of kids who had not reported suicide ideation.
The author of the study Matthew Wintersteen, Ph.D., of the department of psychiatry and human behavior at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia concluded:
“Sucidal thoughts are the most prevalent in adolescence. There is a case that even a child of 6 years comitted suicide. It is never too early to screen when children are exhibiting warning signs.”
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