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Psychache, depression, and personality.

D Lester1

  • 1Psychology Program, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Jimmie Leeds Road, Pomona, NJ 08240-0195, USA.

Psychological Reports
|February 24, 2001
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Worst ever psychache, a severe form of psychological pain, was linked to current depression and past suicidal thoughts in a student sample. This highlights the importance of addressing psychological distress in academic settings.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Mental Health Research
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Psychache is a significant indicator of psychological distress.
  • Understanding the correlates of severe psychache is crucial for mental health interventions.
  • Student populations are vulnerable to mental health challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between worst ever psychache and current mental health status in students.
  • To explore the relationship between psychache and a history of suicidal ideation.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 51 students was assessed.
  • Data on worst ever psychache, current depression, and suicidal ideation history were collected.

Main Results:

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  • Worst ever psychache showed a significant association with current depression.
  • A history of suicidal ideation was also associated with worst ever psychache.

Conclusions:

  • Severe psychological pain (psychache) in students is linked to depression and suicidal ideation.
  • These findings underscore the need for mental health support and screening for psychological distress in student populations.