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Suicide and mental disorders

N Asukai1

  • 1Department of Social Psychiatry, Tokyo Institute of Psychiatry, Japan.

Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
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This study examined failed suicides in Japan, finding that most individuals had underlying mental disorders like psychoses or depression. This highlights the critical need to address mental health in suicide prevention efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • No comprehensive psychological autopsy studies have been conducted in Japan.
  • Suicide remains a significant public health concern requiring further investigation into its underlying causes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a retrospective psychological autopsy study on failed suicide attempts in Japan.
  • To identify the prevalence and types of mental disorders among individuals who attempted suicide.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 265 patients admitted to an emergency critical care center over six years (1986-1991).
  • Classification of 133 patients into the 'absolutely dangerous' (failed suicide) group based on suicide method lethality.
  • Analysis of principal diagnoses for the 'absolutely dangerous' group.

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Main Results:

  • 75% of the absolutely dangerous group had principal diagnoses including psychoses, endogenous depression, or substance abuse.
  • Depressive disorders were more common in older individuals (50+ years), while psychoses predominated in younger individuals (< 30 years).

Conclusions:

  • The majority of suicide victims in Japan likely suffer from mental disorders.
  • Suicide prevention strategies must acknowledge and address the high prevalence of mental illness among those attempting suicide.