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. 2017 Mar 22;7(1):44-59.
doi: 10.5498/wjp.v7.i1.44.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and suicide: A systematic review

Judit Balazs  1 , Agnes Kereszteny  1
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and suicide: A systematic review

Judit Balazs et al. World J Psychiatry. .

Abstract

Aim: To investigate suicidality and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), this paper aims to systematically review the literature as an extension of previous reviews.

Methods: We searched five databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Psychinfo, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) with two categories of search terms: (1) suicide; suicidal; suicide behavior; suicide attempt; suicidal thought; and (2) ADHD.

Results: The search resulted 26 articles. There is a positive association between ADHD and suicidality in both sexes and in all age groups. Comorbid disorders mediate between suicidality and ADHD.

Conclusion: Recognizing ADHD, comorbid conditions and suicidality is important in prevention.

Keywords: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; Suicide; Systematic review.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict-of-interest statement: Author Judit Balazs has received a speaker honorarium from E. Lilly Company and she is a member of the Advisory Board committee of E. Lilly Company. Author Agnes Kereszteny declares that she has no conflict of interest.

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QUORUM flow chart detailing results of literature search. ADHD: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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