Social connectedness and adolescent suicide risk.
Alejandra ArangoDavid A BrentJacqueline Grupp-PhelanBradley J BarneyAnthony SpiritoMegan M MroczkowskiRohit ShenoiMelinda Mahabee-GittensT Charles CasperCheryl Kingnull nullPublished in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2023)
In this large and geographically diverse sample, overall and school connectedness were related prospectively to lower likelihood of suicide attempts, and connectedness was more protective for youth not in certain high-risk subgroups. Results inform preventive efforts aimed at improving youth connectedness and reducing suicide risk.