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Analysis of risk factors associated with suicidality in children and adolescents with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Western Australia

Individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are at an elevated suicide risk compared with those in the general population. This public health issue warrants further research attention to help inform the development of prevention and intervention efforts. Our study is the first to characterize suicidality (i.e., suicidal ideation/suicide attempt) and explore associated risk factors in young individuals with FASD within the Australian context.

Citation:
Tan GKY, Connor SG, Quinn S, Fitzpatrick J, Adams I, Pestell CF. Analysis of risk factors associated with suicidality in children and adolescents with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Western Australia. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2025.

Keywords:
FASD; child protection system involvement; fetal alcohol Spectrum disorder; justice system engagement; mental health; risk factors; suicidality; young people

Abstract:
Individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are at an elevated suicide risk compared with those in the general population. This public health issue warrants further research attention to help inform the development of prevention and intervention efforts. Our study is the first to characterize suicidality (i.e., suicidal ideation/suicide attempt) and explore associated risk factors in young individuals with FASD within the Australian context.