Cross-sectional Study of Factors Associated With Suicide Ideation in Ontario Adolescents.
Jonah RakoffJesus ChavarriaHayley A HamiltonTara Elton-MarshallPublished in: Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie (2022)
This study is consistent with the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide as low self-esteem and feelings of worthlessness, two indicators of perceived burdensomeness, and not knowing where to turn to for support, an indicator of thwarted belongingness, were associated with greater odds of suicide ideation. These findings can help guide interventions aimed at reducing the burden of suicidality during adolescence and demonstrate the need to provide accessible mental health support for youth.