Trastornos emocionales que inciden al riesgo suicida en niños: Revisión sistemática a partir de la experiencia práctica

Abstract

Abstract: This curricular integration project addresses the issue of emotional disorders and their relationship to suicide risk in children aged 6 to 12, a topic identified during pre-professional clinical psychology internships. Based on this observation, a systematic review of various studies was conducted to determine how emotional disorders contribute to suicide risk in childhood, focusing primarily on depression and anxiety. The findings revealed a link between increased childhood suicide risk and aggravating factors such as depressive symptoms, anxiety, bullying, a lack of support and attachment figures, and difficulties with emotional regulation within the family unit. Drawing on these results, a clinical case study was developed regarding J.C., a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and suicidal ideation; this involved integrating a psychological assessment and a cognitive-behavioral intervention plan for the child, while also taking into account the significant influence of multiple emotional factors associated with suicide risk as described in the scientific literature.