Lifetime histories of PTSD, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts in a nationally representative sample of adolescents: Examining indirect effects via the roles of family and peer social support

- Examined the relation between PTSD and youth suicidal behavior via social support.
- PTSD was associated to suicidal ideation and suicide attempts.
- PTSD was indirectly associated to suicidal ideation via familial support.
- PTSD was not indirectly associated to suicidal ideation via peer support.
- PTSD was indirectly associated to suicide attempts via father support.