Halder S, Mahato A K
Institute of Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Jaipur, India.
Department of Clinical Psychology, Sweekaar Academy of Rehabilitation Sciences, Secunderabad, Telangana, India.
East Asian Arch Psychiatry. 2016 Sep;26(3):98-103.
Suicide has become an important public health concern with a high number of deaths and increasing number of attempted suicides every year. There are multiple factors that underlie a suicide attempt. Although mental illness and severe stress have long been known to be associated with suicide, socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of those attempting suicide can also provide indications of suicidal intent. The present study aimed to explore the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of patients in Kolkata, India who attempted suicide.
Consecutive patients (n = 100) with failed suicide attempt who were referred to the psychiatry department of 2 multispecialty hospitals in Kolkata were included in the study. Their socio-demographic details and clinical characteristics were recorded. Suicidal intent and depressive symptoms were assessed and psychosocial risk factors were identified following detailed clinical interview.
Suicide attempt was more frequent among younger female patients. Reaction to stress was the most common risk factor. The majority of attempts were impulsive in nature rather than planned.
Young adults under stress are more vulnerable. Early identification of such individuals and psychosocial support to prevent suicidal ideation is vital.
自杀已成为一个重要的公共卫生问题，每年有大量死亡案例，且自杀未遂的人数不断增加。自杀未遂背后存在多种因素。虽然长期以来人们都知道精神疾病和严重压力与自杀有关，但自杀未遂者的社会人口统计学和临床特征也能提供自杀意图的线索。本研究旨在探讨印度加尔各答自杀未遂患者的社会人口统计学和临床特征。
本研究纳入了连续转诊至加尔各答两家多专科医院精神科的100例自杀未遂患者。记录他们的社会人口统计学细节和临床特征。通过详细的临床访谈评估自杀意图和抑郁症状，并确定心理社会风险因素。
年轻女性患者中自杀未遂更为常见。对压力的反应是最常见的风险因素。大多数自杀未遂本质上是冲动的，而非有计划的。
处于压力下的年轻人更容易受到伤害。尽早识别这类人群并给予心理社会支持以预防自杀念头至关重要。
