Psychotic experiences put kids at higher suicide risk

(University of Queensland) Otherwise healthy people who experience hallucinations or delusions are more likely to have later suicidal thoughts or attempts, an international study has found.The University of Queensland-led research found that having a psychotic experience doubled the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.UQ Queensland Brain Institute researcher Professor John McGrath said children were at even greater risk.

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