Citation

Yousreya A. Egypt. J. Psychiatr. 1992; 15(2): 273-284.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Egyptian National Scientific Technical Information Network ( ENSTINET ), Publisher Wolters Kluwer/Medknow Publications)

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Abstract

Affective changes immediately preceding the act of attempted suicide were investigated in 65 consecutive referrals in two general hospitals. As evaluated by the depression spectrum of the PSE, depressive disorder were identified in almost 1/3 of the cases [32.3%]. Other more transient acute emotional reactions [AER] were detected in 41.5%. The remaining subjects did not show manifest depressive changes, Depressive disorders were more common in the male population, while acute emotional reactions were more frequent in female cases. Being married and having a higher age were significantly more associated with depression. The seriousness of the medical condition on admission as well as the lethality of the method used in the act correlated positively but non-significantly with the appearance of affective changes. However, the degree of intent measured by the Suicidal Intent scale [Beck et al., 1974] as well as the clinical global rating of the severity of the attempt showed a significant positive correlation with the appearance of depressive affect. Analysis of the profile of the ideo-affective states preceding the act showed that while cases with depression experienced more hopelessness, and helplessness, subjects with acute emotional reactions and cases with no manifest depression presented mostly with frustration and anger

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