Characteristics and Precipitating Circumstances of Preteen and Teen Suicide Decedents Who Died by Firearm in the United States, 2012-2021
Findings suggest that universal suicide risk screening and assessment is warranted, especially for younger preteens, and advocating for safe firearm storage practices remains a key component of prevention for this population.
Authors
- Donna A. Ruch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4609-6493)
- Nichole L. Michaels (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2618-6440)
- C R Hartman
- X. Xia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6760-7878)
- Carol A Wygant
Institutions
- Nationwide Children's Hospital (US)
- The Ohio State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAACAP Open
- Published
- 2025-05-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaacop.2025.05.003
- Primary Topic
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute of Mental Health