Suicidality in pediatric bipolar disorder: predictor or outcome of family processes and mixed mood presentation?

摘要

ObjectivePediatric bipolar disorder (PBD) involves a potent combination of mood dysregulation and interpersonal processes, placing these youth at significantly greater risk of suicide. We examined the relationship between suicidal behavior, mood symptom presentation, family functioning, and quality of life (QoL) in youth with PBD.