What question did this study set out to answer?

To investigate the relationship between sleep symptoms and suicide risk in adolescents with depression.

March 4, 2026Open Access

The Sleep Symptoms Are Directly Associated With Suicide Risk in Adolescents and Youth Patients With Depression.

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To investigate the relationship between sleep symptoms and suicide risk in adolescents with depression.
Analyzed associations between sleep symptoms (insomnia and hypersomnia) and suicide risk.
Focused on younger patients, particularly those aged 15 years or younger.
Compared the influence of sleep symptoms versus depressive symptoms on suicide risk.
Sleep symptoms significantly elevate suicide risk, more so than depressive symptoms.
Younger adolescents show a stronger association between sleep issues and suicide risk.
Identifying sleep problems in youth can aid in suicide prevention efforts.

Resumen

Sleep symptoms (insomnia and hypersomnia) directly elevate suicide risk, exerting a stronger influence than depressive symptoms. This association is most pronounced in younger patients, particularly early adolescents (≤15 years), highlighting the critical need for early, sleep-focused interventions in youth suicide prevention.

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