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Suicidal Ideation and Attempts among Youth with Physical-Mental Comorbidity: A Pan-Canadian Study

2023 Standard Research Grant

Amount Awarded: $124,499

Focus Area: Psychosocial

Mark A. Ferro, Ph.D.

Mark A. Ferro, Ph.D.

University of Waterloo (Canada)

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Although having a chronic physical illness (e.g., diabetes) increases risk for suicidal ideation and behavior among youth, little is known about suicide burden amongst individuals with co-occurring physical and mental illness. This project aims to understand factors associated with suicidal ideation and behavior in youth with physical-mental comorbidity by studying participants in the Canadian Health Survey of Children and Youth. Findings will inform intervention planning to reduce suicidal ideation and behavior in this vulnerable population.