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Table 2 Overview of the different aspects of suicidal spectrum behaviors (SSBs) investigated

From: Risk factors of suicidal spectrum behaviors in adults and adolescents with attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder – a systematic review

Aspect of SSBs

Number of studies

Suicidal ideation

 - Suicidal ideation (SI)

11

 - History of suicidal thoughts / behavior

1

Total:

12

Self-harm behaviors

 - Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI)

7

 - Self-injury/intentional self-injury

2

 - Self-injurious behavior (SIB)

1

 - Deliberate self-harm (DSH)

1

Total:

11

Suicide

 - Suicide attempts (SA) or suicidal acts

26

 - Completed suicide (mainly as cause of death)

6

 - Suicidality/suicide risk

5

 - Suicidal behavior

1

 - Familial psychiatric history of suicide

1

Total:

35