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Recurrent suicidal ideation in young adults.

Erika N Dugas, Nancy C Low, Erin K O'Loughlin

  • 1University of Montreal, CRCHUM, INSPQ. jennifer.oloughlin@umontreal.ca.

Canadian Journal of Public Health = Revue Canadienne De Sante Publique
|October 10, 2015
PubMed
Summary

Suicidal ideation (SI) frequently recurs in young adults. Those with recurrent SI show higher rates of mental health issues, substance use, and professional help-seeking, necessitating ongoing monitoring and care.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Recurrent suicidal ideation (SI) is a significant concern in young adults, potentially increasing the risk of suicide attempts.
  • Understanding the frequency and associated factors of recurrent SI is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the recurrence rate of SI in a young adult population.
  • To compare mental health diagnoses, substance use, healthcare utilization, and medication use between young adults with and without recurrent SI.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 785 participants from age 20 to 24.
  • Chi-square tests were employed to analyze differences between groups with and without recurrent SI.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Longitudinal studiessuicidal ideationyoung adult

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  • 32% of young adults who reported SI at age 20 experienced recurrence by age 24.
  • Recurrent SI was associated with significantly higher rates of poor mental health (39% vs. 8%), mood/anxiety disorders (44% vs. 8%), and mental health medication use (22% vs. 2%).
  • Substance use, including smoking, tobacco use, binge drinking, marijuana, and illicit drug use, was more prevalent in those with recurrent SI.

Conclusions:

  • Approximately one-third of young adults with a history of SI experience recurrence.
  • Clinicians should actively monitor young adults with a history of SI, screen for substance use and mood/anxiety disorders, and provide timely referrals for care.