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Racial differences in suicidal ideation among school going adolescents
Santosh Kumar1, Vidhata Dixit1, Suprakash Chaudhury2
1Department of Psychiatry, Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Industrial Psychiatry Journal
|July 12, 2014
Summary
This study found no racial differences in suicidal ideation among adolescents. However, tribal adolescents, particularly boys, reported higher depression levels, which correlated with psychological distress and anxiety.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Adolescent Health
- Mental Health Disparities
Background:
- Young adults face elevated risks for suicidal behavior.
- Growing concerns exist regarding racial disparities in suicidal ideation among adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess suicidal ideation in tribal versus nontribal adolescents.
- To examine the relationship between suicidal ideation and psychological well-being, depression, and anxiety.
Main Methods:
- Screened 259 students (Classes X-XII) using the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ).
- Assessed psychological well-being with the General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12).
- Measured anxiety and depression using the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS).
Main Results:
- 33.2% of adolescents reported suicidal ideation; no significant racial difference was observed.
- Psychological discomfort (GHQ-12 ≥3) affected 59.1%, with no racial disparity.
- Tribal adolescents, especially boys, exhibited higher mean HADS depression scores than nontribal peers.
Conclusions:
- No significant racial differences in suicidal ideation or psychological discomfort were found.
- Tribal adolescents, particularly boys, experienced greater depression.
- Suicidal ideation showed a positive correlation with psychological discomfort, anxiety, and depression.
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