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Despite this, not enough is known about the pathways from child maltreatment to suicidal behaviour, hampering prevention efforts. In this perspective, we examine the association between (1) various types of childhood maltreatment, and (2) the presence of mental disorders, and subsequent suicidal behaviours in children aged 14\u2009years and under. We present a conceptual model of childhood suicidal behaviours which incorporates both direct and indirect mechanisms by which maltreatment (and other risk factors) exert an influence. Bodily intrusive maltreatment, especially sexual and physical abuse, significantly increases the risk of suicidal behaviours in childhood. Other forms of maltreatment, such as neglect and emotional abuse, may also contribute. While the presence of a mental disorder is another prominent risk factor for suicidal behaviours in adolescents and adults, there is less evidence of this association in childhood. 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