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Suicidal Behaviour, including Ideation and Self-Harm, in Young Migrants: A Systematic Review
Aditya Basu1,2, Alexandra Boland1,2,3, Katrina Witt1,2
1Orygen, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia.
Summary
Young migrants show higher rates of self-harm and suicide attempts compared to peers. More research is needed to understand and prevent suicidal behavior in this vulnerable group.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Mental Health Research
- Sociology of Migration
Background:
- Young people globally face significant risks of suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide.
- Increasing globalization leads to greater youth mobility and migration for education and employment.
- Understanding suicidal behavior in young migrant populations is crucial due to their growing numbers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize existing research on suicidal behavior among young migrants.
- To identify the prevalence of suicidal ideation, self-harm, suicide attempts, and suicide deaths in this demographic.
- To highlight gaps in current research and inform future studies and interventions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of Medline, Embase, and PsycINFO databases.
- Inclusion criteria focused on studies reporting data on suicidal ideation, self-harm, suicide attempt, or suicide death in young people.
- Seventeen eligible studies were identified and included in the review.
Main Results:
- Young migrants demonstrated higher rates of self-harm and suicide attempts compared to non-migrant youth.
- No significant differences were observed in suicidal ideation or suicide death rates between young migrants and non-migrants.
- The quality of the included studies was varied, with a limited number focusing specifically on suicidal behavior in young migrants.
Conclusions:
- Young migrants appear to be at increased risk for self-harm and suicide attempts.
- Further high-quality research is essential to accurately assess suicidal behavior prevalence and risk factors in young migrants.
- Evidence-based policies and interventions are needed to mitigate the risk of suicidal behavior within this population.
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