Citation

Carrillo Ibarra J, Valdez Talavera LA, Vázquez Urbano H, Franco Jiménez J, De La Peña Sifuentes A, Martínez Coronado J. Revista Mexicana de Neurociencia 2010; 11(1): 30-32.

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(Copyright © 2010)

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Suicide, depression and insomnia, mental health problems increase.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the prevalence of depression, suicidal ideation and insomnia in university. Material and methods: A non-experimental, descriptive, cross made in open population of university students in Saltillo, who underwent a structured survey designed for this purpose.

RESULTS: We studied 438 university 164 (37%) men and 274 (63%) women. 50% (219) accepts depressed, 168 (38.5%) were depressed at least once a week. 296 (67.6%) have a relative who is depressed. 62 (14%) agree insomniac concerning suicidal ideation 95 (22%) have thought about suicide.

CONCLUSIONS: Depression is a problem in university students who demand attention. Suicidal ideation is another, of a psychological nature that requires identification to take preventive measures against suicide.

Language: es

Keywords

adult; human; Depression; Suicide; female; male; insomnia; suicidal ideation; depression; prevalence; Suicidal ideation; public health; Insomnia; article; major clinical study; controlled study; health survey; medical research