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Signs of current suicidality in men: A systematic review
Tara Hunt1,2, Coralie J Wilson2,3, Peter Caputi1
1School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia.
Plos One
|March 30, 2017
Summary
Identifying male suicide signs requires more research. Current expert consensus on suicide indicators may not fully capture how men present suicidality, necessitating a focus on male-specific indicators for better identification.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
- Men's Health
Background:
- Expert consensus identifies suicide signs used by various support providers.
- The accuracy of reported suicide signs in describing male presentations of suicidality is uncertain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the literature for male-specific signs of current suicidality.
- To identify research gaps concerning male suicidality presentations.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review using Medline, CINAHL, PsychInfo, and Behavioral Sciences Collection.
- Guided by the PRISMA-P statement, 12 studies met eligibility criteria.
Main Results:
- Findings generally aligned with expert consensus on suicide signs.
- Limited research specifically examines male-specific signs of current suicidal states.
Conclusions:
- Scientific research is needed to clarify how suicidality presents in men.
- Future research should aim to improve the prompt identification of suicidal men.
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