Citation

Skarbø T, Rosenvinge JH, Holte A. Nord. J. Psychiatry 2006; 60(5): 351-358.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, University of Tromso, Norway.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/08039480600937017

PMID

17050292

Abstract

Many studies report associations between alcohol problems, mental disorder, mental health and suicidal behaviour. Still, more knowledge is needed about possible differential characteristics of these factors in risk groups. This naturalistic and retrospective study included former patients who received emergency treatment in child and adolescent outpatient clinics for their mental health problems. One hundred patients were personally interviewed 5-9 years after treatment referral about alcohol problems and mental disorders. Also, they completed questionnaires about 11 indicators of mental health. At the follow-up, those who had attempted suicide during the follow-up period had more alcohol problems and mental disorders than the non-attempters. However, no association was found between suicide attempt in the follow-up period and the mental health indicators. Among the attempters, a high psychological burden as indicated by mental health disorders and poor mental health were associated with suicide re-attempt (lifetime) and an intention to die.

Language: en