Suicide risk among residents and PhD students: A systematic review of the literature
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Residents and PhD students face significant mental health challenges, with notable prevalence of suicidal ideation and behaviors. Addressing these risks requires environmental changes and supportive academic cultures.
Area Of Science
- Mental Health Research
- Academic Medicine
- Psychiatry
Background
- Residents and PhD students experience high rates of mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
- This systematic review quantifies suicide-related outcomes and associated factors in this vulnerable population.
Approach
- Systematic review of PubMed, PsycINFO, and Scopus databases up to April 30, 2023.
- Included 60 studies reporting quantitative data on suicide-related outcomes in residents and PhD students.
Key Points
- Prevalence estimates: death wishes (9.1%), suicidal ideation (8.6%), suicidal planning (3.2%), non-suicidal self-injury (1.9%), suicide attempts (0.8%). Lifetime prevalence: SI (25.9%), SP (10.0%), SA (3.1%).
- Associated factors include depression, burnout, hopelessness, loneliness, poor supervisor relationships, and workplace mistreatment.
- Prevalence of some outcomes higher than the general population, while others lower than undergraduates.
Conclusions
- Interventions targeting at-risk individuals are crucial.
- Modifying work environments and fostering supportive academic/professional cultures are vital for suicide risk reduction.
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