National analysis of hospital-presenting suicidal ideation and self-harm among males

Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 9

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

Abstract Objectives: There is evidence of increasing rates hospital presentations for suicidal crisis, and emergency departments (EDs) are described as an intervention point suicide prevention. Males account three in every four suicides Ireland up to twice likely females eventually die by following a presentation crisis. This study therefore aimed profile the characteristics ED ideation self-harm acts among males Ireland, using clinical data collected nurses within dedicated national service crisis EDs. Methods: Using from 2018–2021, variability sociodemographic male was examined, followed age-based diversity interventions delivered. Finally, likelihood onward referral subsequent care examined according characteristics. Results: Across 45,729 presentations, more commonly presented with than (56% v. 44%) less often (42% 58%). Drug- alcohol-related overdose most common method observed. A majority presenting reported no existing linkage mental health services. Conclusions: Emergency clinicians have opportunity ensure services post-crisis, aim prevention suicides.

Language: Английский

Prevalence and associated risk factors for suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempt among male construction workers in Ireland

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: May 8, 2024

Abstract Background Suicide among male construction workers are reported to be disproportionally high compared the working age population. However, there is minimal understanding of prevalence and associated factors for suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-injury, suicide attempt this occupational group globally. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on a large sample in Ireland ( n = 1,585). We investigated self-injury attempts sociodemographic, occupational, mental health with these three outcomes. Multivariable Poisson regression performed estimate rate ratio ideation (model 1 primary outcome), while multivariable logistic used odds 2 3 outcome). Results The lifetime 22%, 6% attempt. In univariate modelling, socio-demographic occupation-specific outcomes included younger (suicidal self-injury), not being relationship (suicide attempt) 35–44 h per week attempt). generalized anxiety disorder, depression, bereavement were significantly increased risk fully adjusted models, increasing severity disorder depression an higher Conclusion Suicidal significant issues that require specific attention. Findings highlight need support those bereaved by suicide. They also early detection treatment order intervene in, potentially prevent, suicidality workers.

Language: Английский

Prospective analysis of sex differences and factors associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviours in young people from the MILESTONE Italian sample

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Oct. 24, 2024

Suicide is a significant leading cause of death among young people, particularly those struggling with mental disorders. The present study utilised data from 230 people (aged 16–18 years) undergoing transitional care process Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to Adult within the MILESTONE European project (2014–2019), longitudinal cluster randomised controlled trial. objectives this were monitor temporal patterns general health social functioning over two years, detect sex differences, identify factors associated Suicidal Thoughts Behaviours (STB) at first last time points. results demonstrate decrease in STB two-year follow-up period all participants. Females exhibited higher prevalence across points, whereas males only nine-month follow-up. most influential previous suicide attempts mood disorders baseline, relational problems end These findings emphasise importance monitoring informing about its key risk factors. Moreover, differences suggest need for different preventive strategies females.

Language: Английский