Suicidal ideation and behaviour in children with autism spectrum disorders: exploring risk and protective factors using electronic mental health records

  • Applicant: Johnny Downs
  • Project ID: 15-104

This study focuses on suicidality & self-harming behaviour in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as well as risk factors and comorbidities of persons with ASD who have attempted suicide. This study will determine how common suicidality or self-harming behaviours are in children with ASD, and also examine the potential risks, such as depression and psychotic symptoms, and protective factors, such as verbal ability.

The Clinical Record Interactive Search (CRIS) system is a computer system that allows researchers at the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) to carry out research using information from South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust clinical records.

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