Research article summary (published 30 Mar 2009):

Suicidality in pediatric bipolar disorder.

Full Abstract

This article describes what is known about the epidemiology of suicidal ideation and behavior in pediatric bipolar disorder. Risk factors associated with suicidality in this population are reviewed in detail. Clinical recommendations for assessment, management and treatment are provided based on the literature to date.

Author information

Author/s: Goldstein, Tina R (TR);

Affiliation: Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 3811 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. goldsteintr(-atsign-)upmc.edu

Grants: MH 074581. (Agency:NIMH NIH HHS)

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Review

Journal: Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America (Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Apr; vol 18 (issue 2) : pp 339-52, viii

Dates: Created 2009/03/06; Completed 2009/07/13;

PMID: 19264267, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 7/24/2009, IMS Date: )

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This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Age of Onset Bipolar Disorder - cerebrospinal fluid; diagnosis; epidemiology Child Demography Family - psychology Humans

Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid - cerebrospinal fluid Intention Psychotic Disorders - diagnosis; epidemiology; psychology Risk Factors Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - diagnosis; epidemiology; psychology Suicide, Attempted - psychology; statistics & numerical data

Associated Chemicals: Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid (54-16-0)

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