The Association Between Loneliness and Suicidal Behaviour Among Adolescents Who Experience a Relative or Friend’s Suicide or Suicide Attempt: Longitudinal Study of the Add Health Cohort

These findings emphasize the need for targeted strategies to address loneliness in adolescents who experience the suicidal behavior of a close contact, with a focus on proactive early intervention to address loneliness and depression to reduce suicidal distress.