Prevalence and Clinical Profile of Suicidality in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Children and Adolescents | ||
| Zagazig University Medical Journal | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 25 July 2025 | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/zumj.2025.393246.3995 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Azza Abdelazeem Mohammed; Menatallah Adel Kamal Hussein Ibrahim* ; Amira Mohammed Youssef; Haitham Mohammed Abuhashem | ||
| Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder that is a mental illness, may increase the risk of suicide because it causes impulsivity or sadness. Furthermore, there aren't any sufficient investigations on it. In order to help prevent suicidality in this susceptible group, we aimed to determine the prevalence of suicidality among children and teenagers with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as well as to find and analyze the risk factors that are linked to it. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the outpatient clinic of the Psychiatric Department at Zagazig University Hospitals, Sharkia Governorate, Egypt and the psychiatric outpatient clinics at Mamoura Psychiatric Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt on ADHD children and adolescents attending the specified outpatient clinics. Clinical profile of Suicidality was assessed in all cases. Results: Notably, 100% of participants with actual suicide attempts had severe depression, while those with interrupted attempts had moderate depression. Logistic regression analysis identified depression as a significant predictor of suicidal behavior. Conclusion: A strong correlation exists between depression severity and suicidal ideation, with higher depression linked to increased intensity and occurrence of suicidal thoughts. ADHD type significantly influences impulsivity and severity of ideation, particularly in combined and hyperactive cases, with notable differences in impulsivity levels between genders. Depression is a significant predictor of suicidal behavior, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions that address depressive symptoms and consider ADHD subtype to effectively manage mental health risks in this vulnerable population. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Suicidality; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; children; Adolescents | ||
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