Do Cortisol Levels Play a Role in Suicidal Behaviors and Non-Suicidal Self-Injuries in Children and Adolescents?—A Narrative Review

Do Cortisol Levels Play a Role in Suicidal Behaviors and Non-Suicidal Self-Injuries in Children and Adolescents?—A Narrative Review

<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Suicidal behaviors (SBs) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) are significant mental health concerns in children and adolescents. The hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, of which cortisol is a key hormone, has been implicated in these behaviors. This n...

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Main Authors: Bartłomiej Sporniak, Monika Szewczuk-Bogusławska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
cortisol
suicide
self-harm
adolescence
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/3/287
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