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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

Elevated Suicide Risk Among Earthquake-Exposed Adolescents in Türkiye: The Role of Mental Well-Being and Perceived Social Support

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Cross-sectional study finds elevated suicide risk in adolescents after earthquakes, highlighting roles of mental well-being and social support.

Elevated suicide risk was found in 47.1% of adolescents exposed to earthquakes, emphasizing the mental health crisis.
About 9.4% of participants reported a suicide attempt, with multiple trauma experiences linked to increased risk.
The study employed a cross-sectional design to assess demographics, mental health, and support among 1,417 adolescents aged 14 to 18.
Findings point to the necessity for interventions to improve mental well-being and social support aiming to reduce suicidality.

Kılıçaslan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study finds elevated suicide risk in adolescents after earthquakes, highlighting roles of mental well-being and social support.