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Suicide attempts among people with eating disorders and adverse childhood experiences: Results from a nationally representative sample of adults.

Lauren N ForrestCarlos M GriloTomoko Udo
Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2020)
ACEs are common among people with EDs and associated significantly with suicide attempts, but ACEs and EDs do not appear to interact to augment risk for suicide attempts. Considering ACE exposure in theoretical models of suicidal behavior in people with and without EDs and in suicide risk assessment and management with people with EDs may prove useful.
Keyphrases
  • risk assessment
  • mental health
  • depressive symptoms
  • emergency department
  • heavy metals
  • early life