Does Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) increase the risk of suicidality among children? This article critically examines a notable study by Shahnovsky et al. (2024), which identifies hyperactivity as a significant predictor of suicide attempts. A detailed analysis of the study reveals three critical gaps: (1) oversight of key risk factors, such as ADHD medications and comorbid disorders – some of which were examined in a related study by the same authors, showing no significant…
