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Merve Bilgin Koçak1, Ahmet Rıfat Şahin2, Hatice Güz2
1Department of Psychiatry, Samsun Mental Health and Diseases Hospital, Samsun, Turkey.
Alpha Psychiatry
|November 25, 2022
Summary
Depression and internalized stigma are significant risk factors for suicidal behavior in individuals with schizophrenia. Early assessment of these factors is crucial for suicide prevention strategies in this population.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Suicidal behavior is a prevalent concern in schizophrenia.
- Identifying risk factors for suicide attempts and ideation is critical for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between suicide attempts and ideation with depression, insight, and internalized stigma in schizophrenia patients.
- To determine the predictive value of depression and stigma on suicidal ideation.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 36 schizophrenia patients with a history of suicide attempts and 52 without.
- Utilized validated scales including the Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia and the Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale.
- Assessed sociodemographic data, symptom severity, insight, and suicidal ideation.
Main Results:
- Patients with suicide attempts reported higher internalized stigma.
- Suicidal ideation correlated with greater depression, symptom severity (Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale), and internalized stigma.
- Depression emerged as a significant predictor of suicidal ideation.
Conclusions:
- Depression and internalized stigma are identified as key risk factors for suicide in schizophrenia.
- Comprehensive assessment of these risk factors is essential for suicide prevention in schizophrenia.
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