Programa de prevención del riesgo de suicidio «RENACE» / [“RENACE” suicide risk prevention program]

A pesar de que en España el suicidio supone la primera causa de muerte externa, no existe a nivel nacional un plan de prevención o intervención protocolizado. Este estudio tiene como objetivo final el diseño, la implementación y la evaluación de un nuevo programa de prevención del riesgo de suicidio en el Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Albacete, llamado «RENACE». Para ello, se describe el perfil sociodemográfico y clínico de los pacientes con ideación y con conducta suicida. Se obtuvieron los siguientes resultados: la mayoría de pacientes fueron mujeres (59%) y el grupo etario más prevalente fue el de 31 a 65 años. Entre la población infantojuvenil, predominó el rango de edad de 14 a 17 años. En cuanto al perfil clínico, el diagnóstico principal fue trastornos relacionados con traumas y factores de estrés, seguido de trastornos depresivos. (AU)

Despite the fact that suicide is the leading cause of external death in Spain, there is no protocolized prevention or intervention plan at national level. The final aim of this study is the design, implementation and evaluation of a new suicide risk prevention program at the Albacete University Hospital Complex, called "RENACE". For this purpose, the sociodemographic and clinical profile of patients with suicidal ideation and behavior was described. The following results were obtained: the majority of patients were women (59%) and the most prevalent age group was 31 to 65 years old. Among the juvenile population, the predominant age range was 14 to 17 years. Regarding the clinical profile, the main diagnosis was trauma-related disorders and stress factors, followed by depressive disorders. (AU)

Prevalencia y correlatos de ideación suicida pasiva y activa en ingresantes de posgrado / Prevalence and correlates of passive and active suicidal ideation among students entering graduate courses / Prevalência e correlatos de ideação suicida passiva e ativa em ingressantes da pós-graduação

Objetivo: identificar la prevalencia y los factores asociados a la ideación suicida pasiva y activa a lo largo de la vida en estudiantes ingresantes de posgrado. Método: estudio analítico y de diseño transversal, con una muestra compuesta por 321 estudiantes ingresantes de posgrado. Se realizó análisis estadístico descriptivo e inferencial múltiple. Resultados: los análisis multivariados indican que la ideación suicida pasiva y activa tuvieron una prevalencia mayor y similar en los estudiantes de orientación sexual minoritaria, del sexo femenino, que realizaban actividad física diaria ≤ 30 minutos/día y sufrieron victimización por violencia psicológica en los últimos 12 meses. Los factores abuso de alcohol, las exigencias del posgrado stricto sensu no afectaron las relaciones familiares y baja autoestima se asociaron solo con la ideación suicida pasiva. A su vez, el consumo de marihuana en los últimos 30 días, no tener una buena relación interpersonal con sus pares académicos, ejercer la actividad profesional junto con las exigencias del posgrado se asociaron únicamente con ideación suicida activa. Conclusión: se identificó una alta prevalencia de ideación suicida pasiva y activa a lo largo de la vida en los estudiantes ingresantes de posgrado y se comprobó que hubo similitudes y diferencias entre algunos de los factores asociados a ambos resultados.

Objective: to identify the prevalence and factors associated with passive and active suicidal ideation throughout life among students entering graduate courses. Method: an analytical and cross-sectional study with a sample comprised of 321 students entering graduate courses. Multiple descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed. Results: the multivariate analyses indicated that passive and active suicidal ideation were similarly more prevalent among female students belonging to minority sexual orientations who engaged in daily physical activity ≤ 30 minutes/day and were victims of psychological violence in the past 12 months. Alcohol abuse, family relationships not impaired due to the demands imposed by stricto sensu graduate studies and low self-esteem were only associated with passive suicidal ideation. In turn, recent marijuana use in the last 30 days, poor interpersonal relationships with academic peers, and engagement in professional activities concomitantly with the demands imposed by graduate studies were only associated with active suicidal ideation. Conclusion: high prevalence of lifetime passive and active suicidal ideation was identified among graduate students, and similarities and differences were verified between some associated factors for both outcomes.

Objetivo: identificar a prevalência e fatores associados à ideação suicida passiva e ativa ao longo da vida em estudantes ingressantes na pós-graduação. Método: estudo analítico e de delineamento transversal, amostra composta por 321 estudantes ingressantes da pós-graduação. Realizou-se análise estatística descritiva e inferencial múltipla. Resultados: análises multivariadas apontaram que ideação suicida passiva e ativa foram similarmente mais prevalentes entre estudantes de orientações sexuais minoritárias, do sexo feminino, que realizavam atividade física diária ≤ 30 minutos/dia e sofreram vitimização por violência psicológica nos últimos 12 meses. O abuso de álcool, o não prejuízo no relacionamento familiar por demandas da pós-graduação stricto sensu e a baixa autoestima foram associadas unicamente com ideação suicida passiva. Por sua vez, o consumo de maconha ocorrido nos últimos 30 dias, a falta de um relacionamento interpessoal satisfatório com seus pares acadêmicos e a prática da atividade profissional em concomitância com as demandas da pósgraduação foram associadas apenas com ideação suicida ativa. Conclusão: identificou-se alta prevalência de ideação suicida passiva e ativa ao longo da vida entre estudantes ingressantes na pós-graduação e verificou-se a ocorrência de similitudes e diferenças entre alguns fatores associados para ambos os desfechos.

Exposición a la violencia e ideación suicida en estudiantes universitarios de Santa Marta, Colombia

Introducción: La exposición a la violencia afecta la salud mental. Sin embargo, existen pocos estudios sobre este fenómeno en estudiantes universitarios. Objetivo: Establecer la asociación entre la exposición a la violencia e ideación suicida en universitarios de Santa Marta, Colombia. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, analítico y transversal. Participaron 1647 estudiantes entre 16 y 24 años (M=20,58, DT=1,715), quienes completaron la Escala de Exposición a la Violencia (α = 0,87) y la Escala de Ideación Suicida de Roberts (α =0,74). Resultados: El modelo de regresión logística ajustado indicó que la exposición directa a la violencia en el colegio (OR=2,02; IC95 %=1,28-3,16) y casa (OR=1,53; IC95 %=1,02-2,29), e indirecta en colegio (OR=1,34; IC95 %= 11,06-1,70) y casa (OR=1,91; IC95 %=1,27-2,88), incrementan la ideación suicida. Conclusiones: La exposición a la violencia en el colegio y en la casa, de forma directa e indirecta, son factores de riesgo para la ideación suicida en estudiantes universitarios.

Introduction: Exposure to violence affects mental health; however, there are few studies on this phenomenon in university students. Objective: To establish the association between exposure to violence and suicidal ideation in university students from Santa Marta, Colombia. Methodology: A quantitative, analytical, and cross-sectional study was carried out involving 1,647 students between 16 and 24 years old (M=20.58, SD=1.715), who completed the violence exposure Scale (α =0.87) and the Roberts suicidal ideation scale (α =0.74). Results: The adjusted logistic regression model indicated that direct exposure to violence at school (OR=2.02; 95% CI=1.28-3.16) and home (OR=1.53; 95% CI=1.02 -2.29), and indirect exposure at school (OR=1.34; CI95%= 1.06-1.70) and home (OR=1.91; CI95%=1.27-2.88), increased suicidal ideation. Conclusion: Direct and indirect exposure to violence at school and at home are risk factors for suicidal ideation in university students.

Consecuencias de la pandemia COVID-19 en la salud mental de los estudiantes de medicina / Consequences of the covid-19 pandemic on the mental health of medical students

Introducción. Diversos estudios han demostrado un aumento de la prevalencia de ansiedad, depresión e ideación suicida en la población general en relación con la pandemia COVID-19. Esta prevalencia ha mostrado ser todavía mayor en estudiantes universitarios. El objetivo del presente estudio es analizar la repercusión psicológica sobre los estudiantes de Medicina de la Universidad de Granada y los posibles factores asociados a este impacto. Material y métodos. Se diseñó un cuestionario en formato Google Forms con escalas validadas para ansiedad, depresión e ideación suicida, así como cuestiones sobre otras variables de interés. La recogida de datos se realizó entre marzo y abril 2020. La participación fue voluntaria y anónima. Se realizaron análisis multivariantes de los resultados mediante técnicas de regresión logística para controlar los resultados por múltiples variables de confusión. Resultados. Un total de 297 respuestas fueron recibidas. De los participantes, 215 eran mujeres (72,39%). Se detectó una prevalencia de ansiedad del 51,18%, 70,03% de depresión y 16,84% de ideación suicida. Los principales factores asociados con un mayor grado de morbilidad psíquica fueron, puntuar más alto en la escala de miedo al covid, la presencia comorbida de síntomas de ansiedad y depresión, tener antecedentes previos de ideación suicida o haber consultado con un psiquiatra antes de la pandemia. Conclusión. Los resultados son concordantes con los estudios previos realizados en otras universidades a nivel internacional. Sería recomendable realizar nuevas investigaciones en otras universidades españolas e instaurar programas de prevención y de apoyo psicológico a los estudiantes. (AU)

Introduction. Several studies have shown an increased prevalence of anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation in the general population in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. This prevalence has been shown to be even higher among university students. The aim of the present study is to analyze the psychological impact on medical students at the University of Granada and the possible factors associated with this impact. Method. A questionnaire was designed in Google Forms with validated scales for anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation, as well as questions about other variables of interest. Data collection took place between March and April 2020. Participation was voluntary and anonymous. Multivariate analysis of the results was performed using logistic regression techniques to control for multiple confounding variables. Results. A total of 297 responses were received. Of the participants, 215 were women (72.39%). A prevalence of anxiety of 51.18%, 70.03% of depression and 16.84% of suicidal ideation was detected. The main factors associated with a higher degree of psychological morbidity were higher scores on the covid fear scale, the comorbid presence of anxiety and depressive symptoms, a previous history of suicidal ideation, or having consulted a psychiatrist before the pandemic. Conclusion: The results are consistent with previous studies carried out in other universities at an international level. It would be advisable to conduct further research in other Spanish universities and to set up prevention and psychological support programs for students. (AU)

Depressive symptoms and alcohol and marijuana use among adolescents / Sintomas depressivos e uso de álcool e maconha em adolescentes / Síntomas depresivos y uso de alcohol y marihuana en adolescentes

Risk behaviors are common in adolescence and demonstrates an association with depressive symptoms. Considering the psychological health implications of this phase in adult life, the aim of this study was to verify associations between depressive symptoms and consumption of alcohol and marijuana, self-injurious behavior, health self-perception, life satisfaction, anxiety symptoms and suicidal ideation in adolescents. A total of 298 adolescents, aged 12 to 14 years (61.1% girls), participated in the study. The measures were the translated Health Behavior in School-aged Children questionnaire (HBSC - BR) and the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI). The chi-square test, student's t test and binomial logistic regression (p<0.05) were used. Depressive symptoms were associated with anxiety symptoms and self-injury. Higher risk for alcohol use and consumption, self-injury, negative health self-perception, anxiety and depression related to females. The findings of this population suggest worrying health outcomes, especially for girl. (AU)

Comportamentos de risco são comuns na adolescência e demonstram associação com sintomas depressivos. Considerando as implicações da saúde psicológica dessa fase na vida adulta, o objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar associações entre sintomas depressivos e consumo de álcool e maconha, comportamento autolesivo, autopercepção de saúde, satisfação com a vida, sintomas ansiosos e ideação suicida em adolescentes. Participaram 298 adolescentes, de 12 a 14 anos (61,1% meninas). Os instrumentos utilizados foram o questionário traduzido Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC - BR) e o Inventário de Depressão Infantil (CDI). Utilizou-se os teste Qui-Quadrado, t de student e regressão logística binomial (p<0,05). Sintomas depressivos associaram-se com sintomas ansiosos e autolesão. Maior risco para uso e consumo de álcool, autolesão, autopercepção de saúde negativa, ansiedade e depressão em relação ao sexo feminino. Os achados desta população sugerem resultados preocupantes de saúde, sobretudo para o sexo feminino. (AU)

Las conductas de riesgo son comunes en la adolescencia y demuestran una asociación con síntomas depresivos. Considerando las implicaciones psicológicas para la salud de esta fase en la vida adulta, el objetivo de este estudio fue verificar asociaciones entre síntomas depresivos y consumo de alcohol y marihuana, autolesión, autopercepción de salud, satisfacción con la vida, ansiedad e ideación suicida en adolescentes. Participaron 298 adolescentes de 12 a 14 años (61,1% niñas). Los instrumentos utilizados fueron el cuestionario traducido Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC - BR) y el Inventario de Depresión Infantil (CDI). Se utilizaron las pruebas de chi-cuadrado, t de Student y regresión logística binomial (p<0,05). Los síntomas depresivos se asociaron con síntomas de ansiedad y autolesiones. Mayor riesgo de uso y consumo de alcohol, autolesiones, autopercepción negativa de la salud, ansiedad y depresión en relación con el sexo femenino. Los hallazgos de esta población sugieren resultados de salud preocupantes, especialmente para las mujeres. (AU)

Non-Disclosure and Suicidal Ideation in Adolescent Victims of Bullying: An Analysis from the Family and School Context / [El silencio y la ideación suicida en los adolescentes que son víctimas de acoso escolar: un análisis desde el contexto familiar y escolar]

In recent years, suicide rates among bullying victims have raised much concern among educators and health professionals. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of preventable death among adolescents, data that warn about the need to monitor the signs before victims’ suicidal behavior to prevent this fatal outcome. In the present study, the role of victims’ silence about their victimization situation was analysed, as well as the particular impact of family and school environments. More specifically, we examined the mediating role of the victim’s non-disclosure between the parental styles (observing the father’s and mother’s roles separately) and the school climate, concerning suicidal ideation in victims. The sample consisted of 2,977 adolescents (48.5% boys), aged 11-17 years (M = 14.1, SD = 1.42), of whom 635 (21.3%) reported having been victims of bullying in the past year. The results showed that parental styles of rejection and indifference were positively related to victims’ non-disclosure of bullying and suicidal ideation. Conversely, a positive school climate showed a negative relationship with victims’ disclosure of the bullying situation and suicidal ideation. The findings also indicated that non-disclosure mediates the relationship between the mother’s parental style and suicidal ideation. These findings expand knowledge about the role of bullying victims’ social context and the variable disclosure with regards to suicidal ideation in adolescents victimized by peers at school.(AU)

En los últimos años, el índice de suicidio entre las víctimas de acoso escolar ha generado mucha preocupación en los educadores y los profesionales de la salud. El suicidio es la cuarta causa de muerte prevenible entre los adolescentes, datos que alertan sobre la necesidad de vigilar los signos ante la conducta suicida de las víctimas para prevenir el fatal desenlace. En el presente estudio se analizó el papel del silencio de las víctimas en su victimización, así como el impacto particular del entorno familiar y escolar. Más concretamente, se analizó el papel mediador del silencio de la víctima entre los estilos parentales (considerando el rol del padre y de la madre por separado) y el clima escolar en la ideación suicida en las víctimas. La muestra constaba de 2,977 adolescentes (48.5% varones), en edades comprendidas entre 11 y 17 años (M = 14.1, DT = 1.42), de los cuales 635 (21.3%) indicaron haber sido víctimas de acoso escolar en el último año. Los resultados mostraron que los estilos parentales de rechazo e indiferencia se relacionaban positivamente con el silencio de las víctimas y la ideación suicida. Por el contrario, un clima escolar positivo mostraba una relación negativa con la revelación de la situación de acoso y la ideación suicida de los estudiantes victimizados. Los hallazgos también indican que el silencio de las víctimas media la relación entre el estilo parental de la madre y la ideación suicida. Estos resultados amplían el conocimiento del papel del contexto social de las víctimas de acoso y de la variable silencio con respecto a la ideación suicida en adolescentes victimizados en la escuela por compañeros.(AU)

Team sports as a protective factor against mental health problems and suicidal ideation in adolescents / El deporte colectivo como factor protector ante problemas de salud mental e ideación suicida en adolescentes

Abstract Introduction Adolescents who practice sports have better mental health indicators. Objective To analyze the association between different types of physical activity (systematized exercise, individual, and collective sports), mental health, and suicidal ideation in adolescents. Method We conducted a cross-sectional study with 666 Brazilian adolescents (14-19 y.o.) attending high schools and selected using random cluster sampling. The mental health indicators analyzed were evaluated through the Self Reporting Questionnaire and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, including suicidal ideation. We also obtained physical activity information through questionnaires. Results There was a higher prevalence related to mental disorders (54.2% vs. 32.5%), difficulties related to mental health (79.6% vs. 48.4%), and suicidal thoughts (22.9% vs. 11.4%) in girls than in boys (p < .001 for all). The boys engaged in more team sports (41.0 vs. 23.8), whereas girls performed more exercise (45.1 vs. 26.5; p < .001). Discussion and conclusion The practice of team sports helps develop the collective spirit, stimulates social interaction, and develops reasoning and emotional intelligence. Boys who play team sports have fewer symptoms of common mental disorders, lower mental health problems, and less suicidal ideation than physically inactive boys.

Resumen Introducción Los adolescentes que practican deportes tienen mejores indicadores de salud mental. Objetivo Analizar la asociación entre los diferentes tipos de actividad física (ejercicio sistematizado, deportes individuales y colectivos), la salud mental y la ideación suicida en adolescentes. Método Se realizó un estudio transversal realizado con 666 adolescentes brasileños (14-19 años) que asisten a escuelas secundarias y fueron seleccionados mediante muestreo aleatorio por conglomerados. Los indicadores de salud mental analizados fueron evaluados a través del Cuestionario de Autoinforme y el Cuestionario de Fortalezas y Dificultades, incluyendo la ideación suicida. También obtuvimos información de la actividad física a través de cuestionarios. Resultados Hubo una mayor prevalencia relacionada con trastornos mentales (54.2% contra 32.5%), dificultades relacionadas con la salud mental (79.6% contra 48.4%) y pensamientos suicidas (22.9% contra 11.4%) en niñas que en niños (p < .001 para todos). Los chicos practicaban más deportes de equipo (41.0 contra 23.8), mientras que las chicas hacían más ejercicio (45.1 contra 26.5; p < .001). Discusión y conclusión La práctica de deportes de equipo ayuda en el desarrollo del espíritu colectivo, estimula la interacción social, desarrolla el razonamiento y la inteligencia emocional. Los niños que practican deportes de equipo tienen menos síntomas de trastornos mentales comunes, menos problemas de salud mental y menos ideación suicida en comparación con los niños físicamente inactivos.

Suicidal ideation and suicide attempt in patients with psychiatric disorders in a Mexico City hospital.

BACKGROUND: One of the population groups at higher risk of suicide is that of people who attend mental health institutions. OBJECTIVE: To know the demographic and clinical characteristics of people admitted for suicidal ideation and suicide attempt to the observation area of a psychiatric hospital in a period of 10 non-consecutive months. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective, descriptive, correlational study. A total of 439 medical records were collected, out of which 62.9% (n = 276) corresponded to women, 36.7% (n = 161) to men and 0.5% (n = 2) to transgender people; age ranged from 17 to 74 years. RESULTS: The highest incidence of cases was observed between 18 and 25 years of age; the most frequent diagnosis was depressive disorder, and 45.5% (n = 200) of the cases had a suicide attempt. The main method for committing a suicidal act was poisoning by taking various medications, followed by self-inflicted injuries with sharp objects. A positive correlation was found between suicide attempt and self-harm (c² = 1.965, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The findings highlight the importance of early identification of risk factors that may contribute to an increase in suicidal behaviors.

ANTECEDENTES: Uno de los grupos poblacionales en mayor riesgo de suicidio lo constituyen las personas que asisten a instituciones de salud mental. OBJETIVO: Conocer las características demográficas y clínicas de las personas ingresadas por ideación e intento suicida al área de observación de un hospital psiquiátrico en un periodo de 10 meses no consecutivos. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo y correlacional. Se recabaron 439 expedientes, de los cuales las mujeres representaron 62.9 % (n = 276), los hombres 36.7 % (n = 161) y las personas transgénero 0.5 % (n = 2); el rango de edad varió de 17 a 74 años. RESULTADOS: La mayor incidencia de casos se observó entre los 18 y 25 años, el diagnóstico más frecuente fue el trastorno depresivo y 45.5 % (n = 200) de los casos presentó una tentativa suicida. El principal método para cometer un acto suicida fue el envenenamiento por diversos medicamentos seguido por las lesiones autoinflingidas con objeto punzocortante. Se encontró correlación positiva entre intento suicida y autolesiones (c² = 1.965, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONES: Los hallazgos resaltan la importancia de la identificación temprana de los factores de riesgo que pueden contribuir al incremento del comportamiento suicida.

Riesgo suicida e inteligencia emocional de rasgo en el retorno presencial estudiantil / Suicidal risk and trait emotional intelligence in the student face-to-face return

Objetivo: Describir la relación de la Inteligencia Emocional de rasgo con el Riesgo Suicida en los estudiantes de Enfermería luego del retorno estudiantil a la presencialidad en una universidad pública de Chile. Metodología: Enfoque cuantitativo, correlacional, transversal, no experimental. Resultados principales: Se presentó una prevalencia de 19,3% de la muestra con riesgo suicida, y ambas variables se correlacionaron negativamente a nivel estadísticamente significativo (r= -,502; p<,000). Conclusión principal: Existe una relación fuerte y de dirección negativa entre la inteligencia emocional de rasgo y el riesgo suicida en estudiantes de enfermería luego del retorno a la presencialidad. Se observa un aumento del riesgo suicida en comparación con la referencia prepandémica. Además, los estudiantes de primeros años presentaron niveles más altos de riesgo suicida. La inteligencia emocional se considera un factor protector, por lo que las universidades deben ser fuente de formación en la gestión emocional, dado que el riesgo suicida suele estar presente en este estudiantado. (AU)

Objective: To describe the relationship of trait Emotional Intelligence with Suicide Risk in Nursing students after the student's return to face-to-face attendance at a public university in Chile. Methodology: Quantitative, correlational, cross-sectional, non-experimental approach. Main results: A 19.3% of the sample presented suicidal risk, and both variables presented a negative and statistically significant relationship (r= -.502; p <.000). Main conclusion: There was a strong negative relationship between trait emotional intelligence and suicidal risk in nursing students after the face-to-face classroom return. There was an increase in suicide risk when returning to presentiality, a situation documented previous to the pandemic. In addition, first-year students experienced higher levels of risk. Emotional intelligence is associated with a protective factor, universities should be a source of training in emotional management, since suicidal risk is usually present in these students. (AU)

Ideación e intento suicida en pacientes con padecimientos psiquiátricos en un hospital de la Ciudad de México / Suicidal ideation and suicide attempt in patients with psychiatric disorders in a Mexico City hospital

Resumen Antecedentes: Uno de los grupos poblacionales en mayor riesgo de suicidio lo constituyen las personas que asisten a instituciones de salud mental. Objetivo: Conocer las características demográficas y clínicas de las personas ingresadas por ideación e intento suicida al área de observación de un hospital psiquiátrico en un periodo de 10 meses no consecutivos. Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo y correlacional. Se recabaron 439 expedientes, de los cuales las mujeres representaron 62.9 % (n = 276), los hombres 36.7 % (n = 161) y las personas transgénero 0.5 % (n = 2); el rango de edad varió de 17 a 74 años. Resultados: La mayor incidencia de casos se observó entre los 18 y 25 años, el diagnóstico más frecuente fue el trastorno depresivo y 45.5 % (n = 200) de los casos presentó una tentativa suicida. El principal método para cometer un acto suicida fue el envenenamiento por diversos medicamentos seguido por las lesiones autoinflingidas con objeto punzocortante. Se encontró correlación positiva entre intento suicida y autolesiones (χ2 = 1.965, p < 0.05). Conclusiones: Los hallazgos resaltan la importancia de la identificación temprana de los factores de riesgo que pueden contribuir al incremento del comportamiento suicida.

Abstract Background: One of the population groups at higher risk of suicide is that of people who attend mental health institutions. Objective: To know the demographic and clinical characteristics of people admitted for suicidal ideation and suicide attempt to the observation area of a psychiatric hospital in a period of 10 non-consecutive months. Material and methods: Retrospective, descriptive, correlational study. A total of 439 medical records were collected, out of which 62.9% (n = 276) corresponded to women, 36.7% (n = 161) to men and 0.5% (n = 2) to transgender people; age ranged from 17 to 74 years. Results: The highest incidence of cases was observed between 18 and 25 years of age; the most frequent diagnosis was depressive disorder, and 45.5% (n = 200) of the cases had a suicide attempt. The main method for committing a suicidal act was poisoning by taking various medications, followed by self-inflicted injuries with sharp objects. A positive correlation was found between suicide attempt and self-harm (χ2 = 1.965, p < 0.05). Conclusions: The findings highlight the importance of early identification of risk factors that may contribute to an increase in suicidal behaviors.

School connectedness and psychological resilience as mediators in the relationship between childhood abuse and suicidal ideation among Chinese adolescents.

Background: Suicide among adolescents is a huge public health concern around the world. Although childhood abuse has been established as a substantial risk factor for suicide behaviours, potential mediators in this relationship remain unclear.Objective: This study aimed to examine the mediating roles of school connectedness and psychological resilience in the association between childhood abuse and suicidal ideation among Chinese high school students.Methods: The sample involved 1607 adolescents from four high schools in Central China. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was conducted to investigate the mediation effects of school connectedness and psychological resilience on the relationship between childhood abuse and suicidal ideation.Results: The prevalence of suicidal ideation during the past week was 21.9%. Childhood abuse was positively related to the development of suicidal ideation directly and indirectly through school connectedness and psychological resilience. School connectedness and psychological resilience were also partial mediators of all three types of childhood abuse (emotional abuse, physical abuse and sexual abuse) when the types were examined separately.Conclusions: Suicidal ideation was widespread among Chinese high school students. Psychological resilience and school connectedness could attenuate the detrimental impact of childhood abuse on suicidal ideation. Findings underscore the improvement of psychological resilience and the connection to the school would be beneficial to suicide prevention among Chinese adolescents with childhood abuse.

Adolescent suicide is a major public health concern worldwide.Childhood abuse exerts a negative effect on suicide behaviours.School connectedness and psychological resilience mediated the relationship between childhood abuse and suicidal ideation.

Depression, PTSD, and suicidal ideation among ex-ultra-Orthodox individuals in Israel.

Introduction: Disaffiliating from an ultra-Orthodox society is complex and challenging. The process includes dealing with culture shock, traumatic experiences, education gaps, and disconnection from familiar surroundings. Thus, ex-ultra-Orthodox individuals (ex-ULTOIs) may face loneliness, lack of belongingness, and loss of meaning, which may relate to high psychological distress such as depression and suicide ideation. In the present study, we sought to shed light on the distress of ex-ULTOIs in Israel and to understand the disaffiliation-related characteristics that may relate to their distress levels.Method: The sample comprised 755 participants, aged 19-54, who left their ultra-Orthodox Jewish lifestyle and communities. Participants completed self-report questionnaires tapping depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, suicide ideation and behaviour, as well as demographics and disaffiliation-related characteristics.Results: Nearly half of the sample (N = 332, 45.9%) reported symptom intensity meeting the current criteria for major depressive disorder. Moreover, 46.7% reported symptoms meeting PTSD criteria, and 34.5% reported having suicidal ideations in the past year. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that the intensity of past negative life events, the nature of motives for disaffiliation, and the longer duration of the disaffiliation process contributed to the severity of distress.Conclusions: The study's findings reveal that ex-ULTOIs suffer from high mental pain levels, particularly depression, PTSD, and suicidal risk. Importantly, experiencing disaffiliation as traumatic and longer durations of the process may facilitate greater mental pain and distress symptoms. These findings emphasize that ex-ULTOIs must be continually assessed, especially when their disaffiliation processes are experienced as traumatic.

Ex-ultra-Orthodox Jews reported relatively high levels of depression, posttraumatic symptoms, and suicidal risk.Half of the sample met the criteria for major depressive disorder and PTSD, and more than a third reported suicide ideation in the past year.The intensity of negative life events in the past and a shorter duration of the disaffiliation process contributed to higher severity of mental pain among ex-ultra-Orthodox individuals.

Depression, suicide ideation, and irrational beliefs: Explanatory models in psychology students / Depresión, ideación suicida y creencias irracionales: modelos explicativos en estudiantes de psicología

Abstract Introduction In rational emotive behavioral therapy, irrational beliefs are significant in mental health since their presence leads to conditions such as depression and suicidal ideation. Since these conditions have been increasing worldwide, it is essential to explore the factors that contribute to their understanding. Objective To design explanatory models for depression and suicidal ideation based on irrational beliefs in psychology students. Method Quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional study with multivariate analysis. Results Two explanatory models were designed: one for depression and the other for suicidal ideation. Thirty-nine per cent of depressive symptomatology can be explained by the presence of irrational beliefs concerning perfectionism, avoidance of responsibilities, concern over the future, and the determinism of the past. At the same time, 54% of suicidal ideation can be explained by the presence of beliefs centering on perfectionism, avoidance of responsibilities, external locus of control, and the determinism of the past. Discussion and conclusion Depression and suicidal ideation in psychology students can partly be explained by irrational beliefs concerning perfectionism, external locus of control, concern over the future, avoidance of responsibilities, and the determinism of the past. Clinical care approaches can modify these beliefs to reduce symptoms and promote mental health.

Resumen Introducción Para la terapia racional emotiva conductual las creencias irracionales tienen un gran peso en la salud mental, ya que la presencia de estas genera padecimientos como depresión e ideación suicida. Se sabe que en el mundo estos padecimientos han ido en aumento, por ello, es importante explorar factores que faciliten su explicación. Objetivo Generar modelos explicativos para la depresión y la ideación suicida desde las creencias irracionales en estudiantes de psicología. Método Estudio cuantitativo, no experimental, transversal con análisis multivariado. Resultados Se realizaron modelos explicativos; uno para la depresión y otro para ideación suicida. La sintomatología depresiva se explica en 39% con la presencia de creencias irracionales de perfeccionismo, evitación de responsabilidades, preocupación por el futuro y determinismo del pasado. Por otro lado, la ideación suicida se explica en 54% con la presencia de las creencias de perfeccionismo, evitación de responsabilidades, locus de control externo y determinismo del pasado. Discusión y conclusión La depresión e ideación suicida en estudiantes de psicología se puede explicar en parte por creencias irracionales de perfeccionismo, locus de control externo, preocupación por el futuro, evitación de responsabilidades y determinismo del pasado. A través de enfoques de atención clínica es factible modificar dichas creencias con el objetivo de disminuir sintomatología y promover la salud mental.

Evidencias psicométricas de la Escala de Ideación Suicida de Roberts en adolescentes peruanos / Psychometric evidence of the Roberts Suicidal Ideation Scale in Peruvian adolescents

Resumen La ideación suicida consiste en pensamientos relacionados con la muerte, con o sin planificación del lugar o los métodos que se utilizarán. Se ha evidenciado que la ideación suicida es más prevalente en la adolescencia, una etapa crucial durante el desarrollo del ser humano. Identificar e intervenir estos problemas es de suma importancia y los instrumentos psicométricos de evaluación son una herramienta complementaria en la práctica clínica o investigación básica. El objetivo de este estudio fue presentar las fuentes de evidencias de validez de la Escala de Ideación Suicida de Roberts en adolescentes peruanos. El diseño fue instrumental y participaron 399 adolescentes residentes en Lima, el 59.4 % eran mujeres, la edad promedio fue 17.81 (DE = 1.03) en un rango de 15 a 19 años. Asimismo, se realizaron preguntas adicionales sobre el comportamiento suicida durante los últimos 12 meses, a las cuales el 2.8 % respondió que consideró suicidarse y el 2.5 % que hizo planes de suicidio o intentó suicidarse, pero no tuvo éxito. Por otro lado, los resultados de la investigación sugieren una estructura factorial unidimensional (CFI = .99; RMSEA = .04 [90 % CI; .00-.12], SRMR = .01, WRMR = .30), adecuada consistencia interna (ω = .84) y de constructo (H = .94), coherente relación con otras variables e invarianza de acuerdo con el sexo y la edad (ΔCFI < .01; ΔSRMR < .03). Los hallazgos permiten concluir que las puntuaciones de la escala para el uso específico en adolescentes peruanos y comparación de grupos (sexo y edad) son confiables y adecuadas.

Abstract Suicidal ideation are thoughts related to death, with or without planning the place or the methods that would be used to kill oneself. Suicidal ideation has been shown to be more prevalent in adolescence, a crucial stage during human development. Identifying and intervening these problems is of utmost importance to prevent suicidal behaviors and the comorbidity of other psychological problems that can worsen the mental and physical health of the adolescent. A complementary tool in clinical practice or basic research are psychometric instruments that allow evaluating non-observable constructs in the field of psychology, for example, suicidal ideation. Therefore, the objective of the study was to present the sources of validity evidence based on the content, internal structure and in the relationship with other variables of the Roberts Suicidal Ideation Scale in Peruvian adolescents. Suicidal ideation are thoughts related to death, with or without planning the place or the methods that would be used to kill oneself. Suicidal ideation has been shown to be more prevalent in adolescence, a crucial stage during human development. Identifying and intervening these problems is of utmost importance to prevent suicidal behaviors and the comorbidity of other psychological problems that can worsen the mental and physical health of the adolescent. A complementary tool in clinical practice or basic research are psychometric instruments that allow evaluating non-observable constructs in the field of psychology, for example, suicidal ideation. Therefore, the objective of the study was to present the sources of validity evidence based on the content, internal structure and in the relationship with other variables of the Roberts Suicidal Ideation Scale in Peruvian adolescents. The study has an instrumental and cross-sectional design. 399 adolescents residing in Lima participated, selected through convenience sampling and inclusion criteria: a) be between 10 and 19 years old, b) place of residence in Lima and c) have accepted informed consent. Adolescents who did not meet these criteria were excluded from the study. All participants answered three scales, which were: the Roberts Suicidal Ideation Scale, the Paykel Suicidal Ideation Scale and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. The last two scales have evidence of validity in the Peruvian adolescent population. In that sense, 237 (59.4 %) were women and 162 (40.6 %) were men. The mean age was 17.81 (SD = 1.03) in a range of 15 to 19 years. Likewise, additional questions were asked about suicidal behavior during the last 12 months, where 2.8 % considered seriously committing suicide, 2.5 % made suicide plans, and 2.5 % attempted suicide, but were unsuccessful. Regarding the results of the investigation. In principle, three Peruvian psychologists reviewed the content of the items and all considered that the items were representative and relevant to explain the construct. Likewise, through the modeling of structural equations, a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was applied to analyze the internal structure of the scale, where it was evidenced that the structure was essentially one-dimensional (CFI = .99; RMSEA = .04 [90 % CI; .00-.12], SRMR = .01, WRMR = .30) and presented factorial loads (λ) higher than .50. On the other hand, the internal consistency was acceptable ω = .84 [95 % CI: .81-.86] and reliability of the construct H = .94, showing that the items are homogeneous and coherent. The multigroup measurement invariance and its different conditions (configural, metric and strong) according to sex (women vs. men) and age (15 to 17 years vs. 18 to 19 years), was stable in the different restrictions and fulfilling the points of Suggested. Cut-off for the variation of the fit índices: (ΔCFI < .01; ΔSRMR < .03), showing that the internal structure of the instrument is the same for the sex and age groups. Finally, a positive relationship was found (r = .35; p = .01) with another instrument that assesses suicidal ideation (thoughts of death, suicidal ideation and suicide attempt) and negative relationships with the positive dimension (r = -.31; p = .01) and negative dimension (r = -.25; p = .01) of self-esteem. All correlations had a minimal effect size. The research results suggest a one-dimensional factorial structure, adequate internal and construct consistency, coherent relationship with other variables and invariance according to sex and age. The findings allow us to conclude and recommend of the Roberts Suicidal Ideation Scale scores for the specific use in Peruvian adolescents and comparison of groups (sex and age) are reliable and adequate.

Presence and predictors of suicide ideation in a clinical outpatient context / Presencia y predictores de la ideación suicida en contexto clínicoambulatorio

Abstract: Background: It is of vital importance to study the risk factors associated with suicidal behaviour. The purpose of this study is to analyse the presence of suicide ideation and related factors in an applied clinical environment. Method: A correlative-predictive study is conducted with a sample of 180 adult patients, 64% women, with an average age of 31.88 (SD = 14.473) at the University Psychology Clinic of Universidad Complutense of Madrid. Suicide ideation is analysed (measured by Item 9 of the BDI-II), together with its relationship with clinical diagnosis, symptoms of depression, hopelessness and a range of sociodemographic variables. Results: 31.7% of the sample had shown suicide ideation. Significant differences were found depending on: cohabitation unit, symptoms of depression, presence of hopelessness, personal history and being under pharmacological treatment. Living alone is postulated as a stable predictor of suicide ideation (with an OR of 0.403). Together with personal history, symptoms of depression and hopelessness, these factors explain 42.5% of the presence of suicide ideation (?2(13) = 65.056; p < .001; R2 = 0.425). Conclusions: The high prevalence of suicide ideation in the clinical population and the risk factors found, confirm the importance of focusing on this phenomenon, in particular taking into account its presence within different problems beyond the diagnostic label and the significance in certain contextual factors (e.g., living alone).(AU)

Antecedentes: El estudio sobre los factores de riesgo asociados a la conducta suicida es primordial debido al alarmante aumento de suicidios consumados en España en estos últimos años. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar la presencia de ideación suicida y factores relacionados con ésta, tanto sociodemográficos como clínicos. Método: Se realiza un estudio descriptivo, correlacional, transversal y retrospectivo con una muestra de 180 pacientes mayores de edad de la Clínica Universitaria de Psicología de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Se analiza la ideación suicida (medida a través del ítem 9 del BDI-II), su relación con el diagnóstico clínico, la sintomatología depresiva, la desesperanza y diversas variables sociodemográficas. Resultados: Un 31,7% de la muestra presentó ideación suicida. Se encontraron diferencias significativas dependiendo de: núcleo de convivencia, sintomatología depresiva, presencia de desesperanza, antecedentes personales y estar bajo tratamiento farmacológico. Vivir solo, tener antecedentes personales, sintomatología depresiva y desesperanza fueron predictores estadísticamente significativos de la aparición de ideación suicida (? 2 (13) = 65, 056; p < 0,001; R 2 = 0,425). Conclusiones: La alta prevalencia en población clínica y los factores de riesgo encontrados confirman la importancia de prestar atención a este fenómeno, sobre todo teniendo en cuenta el elevado porcentaje de ideación en diferentes problemáticas más allá de la etiqueta diagnóstica.(AU)

Intento de suicidio antes y durante la pandemia de covid-19. Estudio comparativo desde el servicio de urgencias / Suicide attempt before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comparative study from the emergency department

Objetivo Estudiar la prevalencia y las características de los pacientes que consultaron en urgencias por intento autolítico en 2021 y compararlas con las de época precovid en 2019. Método Estudio transversal retrospectivo entre el 1 de enero y el 31 de diciembre de 2019 y de 2021. Se incluyeron variables demográficas, clínicas (antecedentes, medicación psiquiátrica, abuso de tóxicos, seguimiento en salud mental, intento autolítico previo) y características del episodio autolítico actual (mecanismo, motivo desencadenante, destino del paciente). Resultado Consultaron 125 pacientes en 2019 y 173 en 2021, con una edad media de 38,8±15,2 y de 37,9±18,5 años; fueron mujeres el 56,8% y el 67,6%. De los que presentaban intento autolítico previo el 20,4% y el 19,6% eran hombres y el 40,8% y el 31,6% eran mujeres; con trastorno por uso de sustancias, eran hombres el 51,8% y el 46,4% y eran mujeres el 39,4% y el 17,1%; en el caso de abuso de alcohol, eran hombres el 78,6% y el 88,5% y eran mujeres el 82,1% y el 70%. Características del episodio autolítico: causa farmacológica el 68,8% en 2019 y el 70,5% en 2021; benzodiacepinas (81,3% y 70,2%); tóxicos (30,4% y 16,8%), alcohol (78,9% y 86,2%); medicamento asociado al alcohol (benzodiacepinas; 56,2% y 59,1%); autolesiones (11,2% y 8,7%). Destino de los pacientes: seguimiento psiquiátrico ambulatorio (84% y 71,7%); ingreso hospitalario (8,8% y 11%). Conclusiones Se produjo un incremento de consultas del 38,4%, la mayoría fueron mujeres, que además presentaron más prevalencia de intento autolítico previo, mientras que los hombres presentaron más trastorno por abuso de sustancias. El mecanismo autolítico más frecuente fue el consumo de fármacos, sobre todo benzodiacepinas. El tóxico más usado fue el alcohol, la mayoría de las veces asociado a benzodiacepinas. Al alta, la mayoría de los pacientes fueron derivados a la unidad de salud mental (AU)

Objectives To study the prevalence and characteristics of the patients who consulted in the emergency department for attempted suicide in 2021 and to compare them with those carried out in the pre-Covid period in 2019. Methods Retrospective cross-sectional study between January 1 and December 31, 2019 and 2021. Demographic, clinical variables (history, psychiatric medication, toxic abuse, mental health follow-up, and previous suicide attempt) and characteristics of the current suicide episode (mechanism, triggering reason, and patient destination) were included. Results They consulted 125 patients in 2019 and 173 in 2021, mean age 38.8±15.2 and 37.9±18.5 years, women 56.8% and 67.6%. They presented: previous suicide attempt, men 20.4% and 19.6%, women 40.8% and 31.6%; substance use disorder, men 51.8% and 46.4%, women 39.4% and 17.1%, due to alcohol, men 78.6% and 88.5%, women 82.1% and 70%. Characteristics of the autolytic episode: pharmacological cause, 68.8% in 2019, 70.5% in 2021, benzodiazepines (81.3% and 70.2%); toxic (30.4% and 16.8%), alcohol (78.9% and 86.2%), medication more associated with alcohol (benzodiazepines, 56.2% and 59.1%); self-harm (11.2% and 8.7%). Destination of the patients: outpatient psychiatric follow-up (84% and 71.7%), hospital admission (8.8% and 11%). Conclusions There was an increase in consultations of 38.4%, the majority were women, who also presented a higher prevalence of previous suicide attempt; men presented more substance use disorder. The most frequent autolytic mechanism was drugs, especially benzodiazepines. The most used toxicant was alcohol, most of the time associated with benzodiazepines. Upon discharge, most patients were referred to the mental health unit (AU)

Análisis de red del maltrato infantil e ideación suicida en adolescentes peruanos

Introducción: El maltrato infantil es considerado un importante problema de salud pública debido a su impacto perjudicial en la salud física y psicológica de los adolescentes. La exposición a diversos tipos de maltrato puede conducir a otros problemas psicológicos, incluido la ideación suicida y es necesario identificar qué tipo de maltrato evidencia mayor asociación. Objetivo: Analizar la asociación entre el maltrato infantil y la ideación suicida en adolescentes peruanos de población general. Métodos: Estudio transversal cuantitativo. Participaron 1 379 adolescentes peruanos que contestaron instrumentos sobre maltrato infantil e ideación suicida. Se estimó un modelo de red gaussiano y se calcularon sus propiedades globales y locales. Además, para la comparación de grupos, se realizó la invarianza de estructura, fuerza global y aristas. Resultados: El maltrato emocional presentó mayor asociación con la ideación suicida y maltrato físico. Además, la ideación suicida se asoció de manera directa con el maltrato sexual y en menor magnitud con el maltrato físico. La mayor centralidad en la red fue para el maltrato emocional e ideación suicida. Tanto para hombres y mujeres, el maltrato emocional fue el nodo con mayor centralidad, aunque la diferencia surge en las mujeres con la presencia de ideación suicida y en los hombres el maltrato físico. Conclusiones: Los resultados confirman la importancia de evaluar los distintos tipos de maltrato infantil en adolescentes de población general, aunque de manera específica se destaca la valoración del maltrato emocional debido a su fuerte asociación con la ideación suicida, independientemente de si son hombres o mujeres.

Introduction: Child abuse is considered an important public health problem due to its detrimental impact on physical and psychological health in adolescents. Exposure to various types of abuse can lead to other psychological problems, including suicidal ideation, which is necessary to identify which type of maltreatment evidence more association. Objective: To analyze the association between child abuse and suicidal ideation in Peruvian adolescents from general population. Methods: Cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. A total of 1 379 Peruvian adolescents participated, answered instruments about child abuse and suicidal ideation. A Gaussian network model was estimated, calculating its global and local properties. In addition, for the comparison of groups, structure invariance, global strength and edges were performed. Results: Emotional abuse present stronger partnership with suicidal ideation and physical abuse. In addition, suicidal ideation was directly associated with sexual abuse and to a lesser extent with physical abuse. The greatest centrality in the network was for emotional abuse and suicidal ideation. For both men and women, emotional abuse was the node with the highest centrality, although the difference arises in women with the presence of suicidal ideation and in men with physical abuse. Conclusions: The results confirm the importance of assessing the various types of child abuse in adolescents in general population, although the assessment of emotional abuse is specifically highlighted due to its strong association with suicidal ideation, regardless of whether if they are male or female.

[Suicide attempt before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comparative study from the emergency department]. / Intento de suicidio antes y durante la pandemia de covid-19. Estudio comparativo desde el servicio de urgencias.

OBJECTIVES: To study the prevalence and characteristics of the patients who consulted in the emergency department for attempted suicide in 2021 and to compare them with those carried out in the pre-Covid period in 2019. METHODS: Retrospective cross-sectional study between January 1 and December 31, 2019 and 2021. Demographic, clinical variables (history, psychiatric medication, toxic abuse, mental health follow-up, and previous suicide attempt) and characteristics of the current suicide episode (mechanism, triggering reason, and patient destination) were included. RESULTS: They consulted 125 patients in 2019 and 173 in 2021, mean age 38.8±15.2 and 37.9±18.5 years, women 56.8% and 67.6%. They presented: previous suicide attempt, men 20.4% and 19.6%, women 40.8% and 31.6%; substance use disorder, men 51.8% and 46.4%, women 39.4% and 17.1%, due to alcohol, men 78.6% and 88.5%, women 82.1% and 70%. Characteristics of the autolytic episode: pharmacological cause, 68.8% in 2019, 70.5% in 2021, benzodiazepines (81.3% and 70.2%); toxic (30.4% and 16.8%), alcohol (78.9% and 86.2%), medication more associated with alcohol (benzodiazepines, 56.2% and 59.1%); self-harm (11.2% and 8.7%). Destination of the patients: outpatient psychiatric follow-up (84% and 71.7%), hospital admission (8.8% and 11%). CONCLUSIONS: There was an increase in consultations of 38.4%, the majority were women, who also presented a higher prevalence of previous suicide attempt; men presented more substance use disorder. The most frequent autolytic mechanism was drugs, especially benzodiazepines. The most used toxicant was alcohol, most of the time associated with benzodiazepines. Upon discharge, most patients were referred to the mental health unit.

Conducta suicida y autolesiva en adolescentes, un problema sin resolver. Una revisión comprensiva / Suicidal and self-injurious behaviour among adolescents, an unresolved problem. A comprehensive review

En los últimos años se ha observado un aumento de la prevalencia de la conducta suicida y de los suicidios consumados en la población infantojuvenil. Entendiendo la adolescencia como una ventana sensible en la que implementaractuaciones de promoción de bienestar emocional, consideramos pertinente el análisis de la conducta suicida en estapoblación. A tal efecto este trabajo realiza una revisión comprensiva sobre el tema de interés, estructurando el trabajoen los siguientes epígrafes: conceptualización del fenómeno,factores de riesgo, modelos explicativos, instrumentos deevaluación, intervenciones psicoterapéuticas eficaces y planes actuales de prevención. Se concluye que aún habiendodiseñado múltiples estrategias de intervención, el aumentode prevalencia del suicidio justifica el diseño de nuevos programas con contenidos apropiados, concretos y factibles. (AU)

In recent years, an increase in the prevalence of suicidal behaviour and completed suicides among children andyoung people have been observed. Considering adolescenceas a sensitive point where actions to promote emotional wellbeing can be implemented, we consider relevant the analysis of suicidal behaviour in this population. For this purpose,this paper carries out a comprehensive review of the topic ofinterest, structuring the work under the following headings:phenomenon conceptualization, risk factors, explanatorymodels, assessment instruments, effective psychotherapeutic interventions and current prevention plans. The conclusion isthat while multiple intervention strategies have been developed, the increase in the prevalence of suicide justifies theimplementation of new programs with appropriate, concreteand feasible content. (AU)