Association of psychotic symptoms with suicidal behavior was studied in
90 hospitalized prepubertal children. Children with psychotic symptoms were
more likely to have threatened or attempted suicide. The association of
visual hallucinations with suicidal behavior was stronger than that of
auditory hallucinations or psychotic ideation. The authors speculate that
psychosis in general and visual hallucinations especially may be indicators
of suicide risk among children.Abstract Teaser