Emotional abuse and victimization: Associations with adolescent suicidal ideation

Childhood maltreatment (CM) is a well‐established risk factor for a wide range of adverse psychological and psychosocial outcomes. Hundreds of thousands of children have reported being abused within recent years, leading to negative physical and psychological effects, in some cases including death. CM can be defined as physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as physical and emotional neglect. Both physical and psychological forms of abuse can be damaging to a child's well‐being, and can have significant effects on the child's mental health later in life. Compared to neglect, maltreatment in the form of abuse is more likely to lead to mental health problems and risky behaviors, like suicidality.