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Risk factors for suicidality in Europe: results from the ESEMED study.

M Bernal¹, J M Haro, S Bernert

¹Sant Joan de Déu-Serveis de Salut Mental, Fundació Sant Joan de Déu, Dr Antoni Pujades 42, 08830, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain.

Journal of Affective Disorders

|November 1, 2006

Summary

Suicidal ideation affects 7.8% and attempts 1.3% of European adults. Major depression and alcohol abuse are key risk factors, necessitating early intervention in prevention programs.

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Area of Science:

Epidemiology
Psychiatry
Public Health

Background:

Understanding the epidemiology of suicidality is crucial for effective prevention program design.
This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation and attempts in the general European population.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of suicidal ideas and attempts across six European countries.
To identify demographic and psychiatric risk factors associated with suicidality.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional household survey, the European Study on the Epidemiology of Mental Disorders (ESEMED), was conducted.
The Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI 3.0) was administered to a representative sample of 21,425 adults (≥18 years).

Main Results:

Lifetime prevalence rates were 7.8% for suicidal ideation and 1.3% for suicidal attempts.
Factors associated with higher prevalence included being female, younger age, and divorced/widowed status.
Major depressive episode, dysthymia, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), PTSD, and alcohol dependence were significantly linked to suicidality, with major depression accounting for 28% of population attributable risk for attempts.

Conclusions:

Despite variations across countries, risk factors for suicidality are consistent throughout Europe.
Prevention programs should prioritize early diagnosis and treatment of major depression and alcohol abuse.
Focusing on individuals with recent suicidal ideation is essential for intervention efforts.