TY - JOUR PY - 2010// TI - Depression, suicidal ideation and insomnia in Saltillo university, important public health problems JO - Revista Mexicana de Neurociencia A1 - Carrillo Ibarra, J. A1 - Valdez Talavera, L.A. A1 - Vázquez Urbano, H. A1 - Franco Jiménez, J. A1 - De La Peña Sifuentes, A. A1 - Martínez Coronado, J. SP - 30 EP - 32 VL - 11 IS - 1 N2 - 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

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