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- Title
Solving the gender paradox in adolescent suicide: challenges and directions.
- Authors
Aaron Shengting Mai; Yi-Min Wan; Brendan Jen-Wei Tan; Eng-King Tan
- Abstract
This article explores the gender paradox in adolescent suicide, which refers to the discrepancy between higher suicide attempt rates in women and higher suicide death rates in men. The reasons for these differences are not well understood, and there is a need for further research on the biological and psychosocial factors involved. The article also highlights the increased risk of suicide among sexual and gender minority (SGM) adolescents, who face additional challenges such as adverse childhood experiences and limited access to quality healthcare. The study suggests that genetics, epigenetics, and neuroinflammation may contribute to understanding the gender paradox and identifying biomarkers for suicide risk. Future research should consider geographical and sociocultural factors, utilize comprehensive evaluation methods and neuroimaging techniques, and explore the stress response system, brain development, and biomarkers related to suicidal behavior. Understanding the gender paradox is crucial for developing effective interventions to prevent adolescent suicide.
- Subjects
SUICIDE risk factors; SUICIDE; TEENAGERS; GENDER; BRAIN-derived neurotrophic factor
- Publication
Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1664-0640
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1386153