Low resilience in suicide attempters: relationship to depressive symptoms

2007 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 273-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alec Roy ◽  
Marco Sarchiapone ◽  
Vladimir Carli
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Suicide Attempters

Depressive symptoms and suicidal behavior among general population adolescents and young adults across Greece

1993 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
MG Madianos ◽  
D Gefou-Madianou ◽  
CN Stefanis
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
School Attendance ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Suicide Attempters

SummaryThe authors conducted a home survey investigating the prevalence of self-reported symptoms of depression, suicidal ideation and suicidal attempts among a probability nationwide sample of 1316 adolescents aged 12-17 and 1114 young adults aged 18-24. Depressive symptoms were detected by the use of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression scale. 20.3% of adolescents and 35.7% of young adults were characterized as being depressed. Similar differences between the two age groups in the prevalence rates of suicidal ideation and attempts were observed. Suicide attempters of both age groups reported a higher number of depressive symptoms compared with the non attempters. Characteristics that distinguished the suicide attempters from the total sample were low rates of school attendance, use of substances, previous psychiatric help-seeking and additional mental health problems in families.

Suicide attempters: Clinical characteristics and management

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S601-S601
Author(s):  
E. Gattoni ◽  
A. Feggi ◽  
C. Gramaglia ◽  
P. Bergamasco ◽  
I. Coppola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Attempted Suicide ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Suicidal Risk ◽  
Suicide Attempters ◽  
History Of

BackgroundSuicide attempts, defined as self-inflicted, potentially injurious behaviors with a nonfatal outcome, and with evidence of intent to die are extremely prevalent. Literature suggests that suicide is more common among males, while attempted suicide is more frequent among females. Depression, mental disorders, substance use disorders and history of suicidal behavior are important risk factors for suicide: the risk of suicide attempt is 3 to 12 times higher in psychiatric patients than in the general population.AimThe aim of our study was to compare severity of depressive symptoms in a sample of suicide attempters with a diagnosis of bipolar and related disorders or depressive disorders and in a sample of sex- and diagnosis-matched patients who do not commit a suicide attempt. The severity of attempted suicide and the suicidal risk in the hospital will be assessed as well.Material and methodsWe collected a sample of inpatients who committed a suicide attempt during 2015. For each attempter, we selected another sex- and diagnosis-matched patient with no history of attempted suicide. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of the sample were gathered. Assessment included: Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) for severity of depressive symptoms in both groups, Suicide Intent Scale (SIS) for the severity of attempted suicide and the suicidal risk with a nurse assessment for suicide.ResultsData collecting is still ongoing. We expected to find more severe symptoms in patients who attempted suicide. Clinical implication will be discussed.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Depressive Symptoms and Clinical Status During the Treatment of Adolescent Suicide Attempters (TASA) Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 48 (10) ◽  
pp. 997-1004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benedetto Vitiello ◽  
David A. Brent ◽  
Laurence L. Greenhill ◽  
Graham Emslie ◽  
Karen Wells ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Adolescent Suicide ◽  
Clinical Status ◽  
Suicide Attempters ◽  
Adolescent Suicide Attempters

The Prevalence and Correlates of Suicidality in a Sample of Adolescents in Guangdong, China

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-100
Author(s):  
Pei Yan ◽  
Yaxuan Ren ◽  
Minyi Li ◽  
Min-Pei Lin ◽  
Sian Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Suicide Attempters ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
The Past ◽  
Communication Problems

Background: Suicidality is a public health concern among Chinese adolescents. This study aimed to examine the prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in a large sample of Chinese adolescents. Methods: A total of 30,644 Chinese students (56.7% male; Mage = 14.14 years) completed the questionnaires, and a multinomial logistic regression was conducted to analyze the data. Results: About 17.0% of the participants reported having suicidal ideation and 4.4% reported suicide attempts in the past year. Adolescents with more rumination, more severe depressive symptoms, more communication problems with their parents, and more feelings of burdensomeness were more likely to be suicidal ideators or suicide attempters rather than non-suicidal controls. Additionally, male adolescents, adolescents from incomplete families, adolescents whose parents have lower educational levels, and adolescents with less rumination, more severe depressive symptoms, less communication problems with their parents were more likely to be suicide attempters rather than suicidal ideators. Discussion: Suicidality is prevalent and correlates with various familial and individual factors in Chinese adolescents. Theoretical and clinical implications of the findings were discussed.

Gender Differences in Deliberate Self-Poisoning in Hungary

Crisis ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tóth ◽  
Szilvia Ádám ◽  
Emma Birkás ◽  
András Székely ◽  
Adrienne Stauder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Suicide Attempters ◽  
Interpersonal Conflicts ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Male Suicide

Background: The suicide rate in Hungary is one of the highest in the European Union, with a male–female ratio of 3.55:1. Suicide rates correlate positively with suicide attempts, for which depression is the most frequent underlying disorder. Aims: The aim of this qualitative study was to examine gender differences in suicide attempts, with a focus on the effect of precipitating factors on depression. Method: Semistructured interviews were conducted among 150 suicide attempters. Data on circumstances, reason, and method of attempt were recorded. Patients completed the Shortened Beck Depression Inventory, the Beck Hopelessness Scale, the Sense of Coherence Scale, and the Social Support Questionnaire. Results: Interpersonal conflict was found to be the most frequent precipitating factor. There were significant gender differences in depressive symptoms among patients with interpersonal conflicts. We found differences in depressive symptoms according to presence or absence of interpersonal conflicts among men, but not among women. Male suicide attempters who indicated interpersonal conflicts had lower levels of depression. Conclusion: Depressive symptoms are frequent among suicide attempters. However, a subgroup of male attempters reporting interpersonal conflicts are characterized by a lower level of depression. This subgroup of attempters would probably not be detected with depression screening programs and may have an unmet need for other forms of screening and prevention.

Pharmacology Issues Related to Dementia Syndrome of Depression in Elderly Residents of Long-Term Care Settings

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-69
Author(s):  
Angel L. Ball ◽  
Adina S. Gray
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Environmental Communication ◽  
Pharmacological Intervention ◽  
Team Approach ◽  
Discussion Paper ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Anticholinergic Medications ◽  
Inappropriate Treatment ◽  
Dementia Syndrome

Pharmacological intervention for depressive symptoms in institutionalized elderly is higher than the population average. Among the patients on such medications are those with a puzzling mix of symptoms, diagnosed as “dementia syndrome of depression,” formerly termed “pseudodementia”. Cognitive-communicative changes, potentially due to medications, complicate the diagnosis even further. This discussion paper reviews the history of the terminology of “pseudodementia,” and examines the pharmacology given as treatment for depressive symptoms in the elderly population that can affect cognition and communication. Clinicians can reduce the risk of misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment by having an awareness of potential side effects, including decreased attention, memory, and reasoning capacities, particularly due to some anticholinergic medications. A team approach to care should include a cohesive effort directed at caution against over-medication, informed management of polypharmacology, enhancement of environmental/communication supports and quality of life, and recognizing the typical nature of some depressive signs in elderly institutionalized individuals.

Relationship between severity of depressive symptoms and outcomes in patients with heart failure

2008 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 153-153
Author(s):  
I LESMANLEEGTE ◽  
T JAARSMA ◽  
H HILLEGE ◽  
R SANDERMAN ◽  
D VANVELDHUISEN
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure
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