School Absenteeism and Self-Harm or Suicidal Outcomes Among Children, Adolescents, and School-Aged Young People: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background

School absenteeism may indicate psychosocial vulnerability among children and adolescents. Although absenteeism, truancy, poor attendance, and school avoidance have been linked with self-harm and suicidal behaviours, the strength and certainty of this association require systematic synthesis.