Thoughts of self‐harm in late adolescence as a risk indicator for mental disorders in early adulthood

risk factors for future mental disorders, such as bullying and other forms of childhood adversity, socio-economic disadvantage and substance use problems. However, the aims of this study were predictive rather than explanatory, and causal inferences cannot be drawn. If confirmed in further populations, these findings suggest novel opportunities for early detection of young people at risk of mental disorders in early adult-hood.