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Suicide and suicidal behaviours are significant public health problems and a leading cause of death worldwide and in South Africa.
Numerous studies have indicated that ADHD is associated with completed suicides and other suicidal behaviours (i.e., suicidal attempt and ideation).
Suicidal behaviours (suicidal ideation and suicide attempts) were measured by the Paykel Suicide Scale (PSS) [ 53].
Results showed that suicidal behaviours (suicidal ideation and suicide attempts), depression, anxiety, conduct problems and hyperactivity/inattention were significant and independent predictors of PIU.
Comorbidity also plays a vital role in suicidality, greatly increasing the likelihood of suicidal behaviours [ 16- 18].
Since beliefs and expectations about suicidal behaviours in older people with suicide ideation may be considered protective factors against suicide, they are important to understand.
Adolescents with NSSI, however, are at increased risks for later suicidal behaviours, and should be carefully assessed for suicidality.
Prevention of suicidal behaviours is therefore particularly relevant among relatives of suicide victims.
Prior suicidal ideation or suicide attempts are the primary risk factors for future suicidal behaviours [ 1, 2].
Early identification of suicidal behaviours in the elderly is therefore important for suicide prevention efforts in this population.
Sixty-eight percent of suicide attempters in our study had consulted a psychiatrist before their suicidal behaviours.
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