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Assessment of Suicidal Intent.

Rajkumar Ramanathan1, Arul Saravanan Ramachandran1, Kalaivani Periasamy2

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
|December 30, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Identifying individuals with high suicidal intent is crucial for suicide prevention. Factors like prior suicide attempts, psychiatric history, and family history of suicide are linked to increased risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Suicide and suicide attempts are significant causes of mortality and morbidity.
  • Previous suicide attempts are associated with successful suicide outcomes.
  • Understanding risk factors in suicide attempters is vital for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify vulnerable subgroups among suicide attempters.
  • To determine factors associated with higher suicide risk within these subgroups.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional observational study design was employed.
  • Patients referred to Psychiatry for attempted suicide were assessed.
  • High suicidal intent was evaluated alongside associated factors.
Keywords:
Attempted suicideinterventionsuicidal intent

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Main Results:

  • A history of psychiatric illness was linked to high suicidal intent.
  • Previous suicide attempts were a significant associated factor.
  • Family history of suicidal attempts correlated with higher intent.

Conclusions:

  • A specific subgroup of suicide attempters with high intent was identified.
  • This subgroup may have a greater likelihood of future suicide attempts.
  • Findings can inform targeted suicide prevention strategies.