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Examining Resilience in Those With and Without Suicidal Ideation.
Denny Meyer1, Philip Sumner1, Erica Neill2,3,4
1Centre for Mental Health & Brain Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC 3122, Australia.
Psychological resilience varied for individuals with suicidal ideation (SI) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those experiencing transitions in SI reported moderate resilience, influenced by hope and distress levels.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted mental health globally.
- Understanding psychological resilience is crucial for suicide prevention strategies.
- Suicidal ideation (SI) prevalence and its relationship with resilience require ongoing investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze perceived psychological resilience in Australians with and without suicidal ideation (SI) during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To identify factors associated with psychological resilience in different SI states.
- To examine resilience in individuals transitioning between SI states.
Main Methods:
- Self-report surveys conducted in Australia from May 2020 to April 2024.
- Analysis of 1145 participants with multiple survey responses.
- Linear mixed models used to assess factors associated with psychological resilience.
Main Results:
- Individuals transitioning between SI states showed moderate psychological resilience.
- For those with persistent SI, resilience correlated with hopefulness, quality of life, and sleep patterns.
- For those transitioning, resilience linked to hopefulness, reduced distress, and lower mental illness likelihood.
Conclusions:
- Psychological resilience differs significantly across varying suicidal ideation (SI) states.
- Hopefulness emerges as a key factor for resilience across different SI groups.
- Findings inform targeted suicide prevention efforts in Australia, highlighting the need for further research into bidirectional associations.
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