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War, mental disorder and suicide.

Caslav Loncar1, Marija Definis-Gojanović, Goran Dodig

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Split, Split, Croatia.

Collegium Antropologicum
|January 8, 2005
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War significantly increases suicide rates among individuals with mental disorders. This study found the highest incidence of suicide occurred during wartime periods, highlighting the critical impact of conflict on vulnerable populations.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • War is a significant human disaster with profound psychological consequences.
  • Previous research suggests a link between wartime and increased suicide rates, particularly among those with mental health conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of war on suicide incidence in patients with mental disorders.
  • To analyze suicide rates during pre-war, wartime, and post-war periods.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 16,362 patients with mental disorders treated at a psychiatric clinic.
  • Data collected over a nine-year period, divided into pre-war, wartime, and post-war phases.
  • Analysis considered gender, age group, and diagnosis, alongside suicide incidence.

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Main Results:

  • A statistically significant difference in suicide incidence was observed across the three periods (p=0.007).
  • The highest suicide incidence occurred during the wartime period.
  • Out of 16,362 patients, 78 committed suicide: 22 pre-war, 36 during wartime, and 20 post-war.

Conclusions:

  • Wartime significantly elevates suicide risk for individuals with mental disorders.
  • Understanding the complex relationship between conflict and suicide in mental health patients is crucial.
  • Findings underscore the need for targeted mental health support during and after periods of conflict.