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.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Review
MeSH terms
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Age of Onset
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Bipolar Disorder / cerebrospinal fluid
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Bipolar Disorder / diagnosis
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Bipolar Disorder / epidemiology*
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Child
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Demography
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Family / psychology
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Humans
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Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid / cerebrospinal fluid
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Intention
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Psychotic Disorders / diagnosis
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Psychotic Disorders / epidemiology
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Psychotic Disorders / psychology
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Risk Factors
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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / diagnosis
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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / epidemiology
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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / psychology
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Suicide, Attempted / psychology*
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Suicide, Attempted / statistics & numerical data*