Detailed contribution information
| Contribution title | Childhood Trauma and Suicidal Ideation in Youth with Depression |
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| Contribution code | D2.082 |
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| Abstract |
This study explores the associations between childhood trauma subdomains, depression, and suicidality in youth aged 11–18 (M = 15.7, SD = 1.7), including a clinical group with Major Depressive Disorder (n = 37) and matched controls (n = 37). Participants completed standardized assessments, including the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, Suicide Probability Scale, and Suicidal Behavior Scale. Path analysis was conducted to evaluate direct and indirect associations, controlling for sociodemographic variables. Depression status was significantly associated with higher scores on childhood trauma subdomains, including sexual abuse (β = .14, p = .045), physical abuse (β = .19, p = .035), emotional abuse (β = .42, p = .001), and emotional neglect (β = .40, p = .009), while the association with physical neglect was not significant (β = .20, p = .143). Emotional abuse (β = .31, p = .023) and emotional neglect (β = .23, p = .014) were significantly associated with suicidal probability, which strongly predicted suicidal behavior (β = .52, p < .001). Depression status also directly predicted suicidal probability (β = .44, p < .001) and suicidal behavior (β = .25, p = .033). Additionally, depression status was indirectly associated with suicidal behavior through emotional abuse and suicidal probability (β = .07, p = .032). The total association between depression status and suicidal behavior, combining direct and indirect effects, was significant (β = .57, p < .001). These findings highlight the importance of addressing trauma histories in youth with depression to mitigate suicidality risk. Keywords: Childhood trauma, depression, suicidality, youth |