Personality functioning in adolescents with depression: links with childhood maltreatment, psychopathology, self-harm and suicidal ideation - Takeaways - MDSpire

Personality functioning in adolescents with depression: links with childhood maltreatment, psychopathology, self-harm and suicidal ideation

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  • Asta Adler

  • Rasa Barkauskiene

  • Gabrielė Skabeikytė-Norkienė

  • June 5, 2026

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    The study involved 73 adolescents aged 12-17 diagnosed with depression, focusing on personality functioning and its clinical implications.

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    Adolescents with both depression and personality dysfunction showed significantly lower functioning across all personality domains compared to those with depression alone.

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    The co-occurring group reported earlier onset of self-harm, more severe suicidal ideation, and higher levels of borderline traits and internalizing symptoms.

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    Childhood maltreatment, particularly emotional neglect, was linked to impaired personality functioning and increased vulnerability to complex depression.

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    The findings highlight the need for routine assessment of personality functioning in depressed adolescents to inform tailored interventions.

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Personality functioning in adolescents with depression: links with childhood maltreatment, psychopathology, self-harm and suicidal ideation

  • by Asta Adler, Rasa Barkauskiene, Gabrielė Skabeikytė-Norkienė

  • June 5, 2026

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