TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of patients who attempt suicide: a hospital-based study from Eastern India
JO  - East Asian archives of psychiatry
A1  - Halder, S.
A1  - Mahato, A. K.
SP  - 98
EP  - 103
VL  - 26
IS  - 3
N2  - INTRODUCTION: 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. <br><br>METHODS: 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. <br><br>RESULTS: 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. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Young adults under stress are more vulnerable. Early identification of such individuals and psychosocial support to prevent suicidal ideation is vital.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2078-9947
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -