The association between attempted suicide and ADHD in adolescents: A large-scale population-based study

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Ziv Rotariu · Tel Aviv University

Vered Shkalim Zemer · Clalit Health Services

Shani Medvejer · Tel Aviv University

Moshe Hoshen · Clalit Health Services

Yoel Soloveichik Jarus · Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Noa Menkes-Caspi · Jerusalem College of Technology

Abraham Weizman

Abstract

ADHD significantly increases the risk of suicide attempts in adolescents, independent of common psychiatric comorbidities. These findings underscore the need for targeted screening and prevention strategies in this high-risk population.

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Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

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Published in: Journal of Affective Disorders

Volume 406, pp. 121686-121686

DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2026.121686

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