Externalizing depression symptoms among Canadian males with recent suicidal ideation: A focus on young men
Simon M Rice1,2, David Kealy3, John L Oliffe4
1Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, South Eastern Australia, Australia.
Aim:
The primary aim was to quantify, relative to older men, young men's externalizing of depression symptoms and past-month suicidal ideation.
Methods:
A non-probability national sample of 1000 Canadian men self-reported internalizing and externalizing symptoms of depression and past-month suicidal ideation. Stratification quotas reflected Canadian census data to age and region.
Results:
Young men (18-25 years) were at markedly higher risk of past-month suicidal ideation than were older men. When controlling for internalizing depression, a multivariate age × recent suicidal ideation interaction indicated higher externalizing of depression symptoms in young men relative to older men, especially for those reporting recent suicidal ideation (P < .001). Interactions were observed for drug use, anger and aggression, and risk-taking domains. A sizable proportion of younger men were uniquely identified by the MDRS-22.
Conclusions:
Screening tools that include assessment of externalizing symptoms may assist in improving detection of distress and suicide risk in young men.
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