Prediction of Adolescent Suicidal Events by Residual Depressive Symptoms After Intensive Treatment

Adolescents with a history of depression are at a high risk of recurrent suicidal ideation (SI) and attempts. To enhance risk prediction, we examined the association of individual residual symptoms of depression to suicidal events (suicide attempts, emergency room visits, and inpatient hospitalization) 6 months after discharge from treatment. 736). Analysis of variance analyzed symptom severity changes, and logistic regression used residual symptoms and controls (age, sex, previous attempt, and nonsuicidal self-injury) to predict suicidal events. < .05), they consistently predicted suicidal events during follow-up. Residual sleep disturbance, SI, and anhedonia after treatment indicated risk post discharge and might inform continuity of care planning. These findings encourage further research about the relationships between specific residual symptoms and suicidal events.