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Expression of suicidal intent in depressives
1SUNIL SRIVASTAVA, MD., Psychiatrist, Agra Mansik Arogyashala, Agra.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|March 17, 2011
Summary
This study found a link between depression severity and suicidal communication in patients. Factors like marital status, male gender, and prior psychiatric hospitalization correlated with increased suicidal intent.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Depression is a significant mental health concern.
- Understanding factors associated with suicidal intent communication is crucial for patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between the severity of depression and suicidal intent communication.
- To examine the relationship of these factors with demographic and clinical variables in depressed patients.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 30 patients diagnosed with depression (ICD-IX codes F31.3, F31.4, F31.5, F32, F33) was recruited from Agra Mansik Arogyashala.
- The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression assessed depression severity.
- A suicidal intent questionnaire measured suicidal intent communication.
Main Results:
- A positive correlation was observed between depression severity and suicidal intent communication.
- Being married, male gender, employed status, previous psychiatric hospitalization, illness duration over one month, and age ≤ 35 years were associated with increased suicidal intent.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights significant correlations between depression severity, suicidal intent, and several patient characteristics.
- Further research is warranted to explore these relationships more deeply and inform clinical interventions.
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