Young Adult Outcomes Associated With Adolescent Suicidality: A Meta-analysis

Young Adult Outcomes Associated With Adolescent Suicidality: A Meta-analysis, in Pediatrics (includes a video abstract!)

key takeaway: "Adolescent suicidal ideation was associated with young adult suicide attempt (odds ratio [OR] = 2.75, 95% confidence interval [CI]:1.70–4.44), depressive disorders (OR = 1.58, 95% CI: 1.20–2.08), and anxiety disorders (OR = 1.41, 95% CI: 1.01–1.96), whereas adolescent suicide attempts were associated with young adult suicide attempt (OR = 5.71, 95% CI: 2.40–13.61), and young adult anxiety disorders (OR = 1.54, 95% CI: 1.01–2.34). Results for young adult substance use disorders were mixed."