Is externalizing psychopathology a robust risk factor for suicidal thoughts and behaviors? A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies.
Tracy K WitteJami M GauthierXieyining HuangJessica D RibeiroJoseph C FranklinPublished in: Journal of clinical psychology (2018)
Although externalizing psychopathology modestly predicts STBs, this may be due to design limitations of existing studies. Future research should employ shorter follow-up periods, consider risk factors in combination, and focus on forms of externalizing psychopathology that have not been studied extensively.